Big Sandy Town, Montana
As of the census of 2000, there were 703 people in the town, organized into 296 households, and 180 families residing in the town. The population density was 1588.1 people per square mile (613.17/km˛), it would be the 45th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Montana. There were 371 housing units at an average density of 843.2 per square mile (325.56/km˛). The average household size was 2.18 people, and the average family size was 2.83 people. In the town the population is diverse age-wise, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 16.8% from 25 to 44, 28.7% from 45 to 64, and 27% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.1 males. The median age is 47.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Big Sandy Town was 47.6 and 47.9 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 95.31% White, 0% Black or African American, 2.84% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0.14% Native Hawaiian, 1.14% from two or more races and 0.57% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $28523, making it the 136th wealthiest town by median household income among the Montana. The median income for a family in the town was $35417, it is the 124th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Montana. The per capita income for the town was $14801, making it the 136th wealthiest town by per capita income among the Montana. The median income was $16034, The median income for males was $20170 versus $13092 for females.
In 2000, 151 pupils and students, of which 49.67% are male and 50.33% are female, 21.48% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.28% nursery or pri school, 7.95% kindergarten, 41.72% elementary school, 29.8% high school and 13.25% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 703 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 703 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 703 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 677 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 660 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 648 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 635 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 626 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 620 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 613 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 610 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 10 | 12 |
| Elementary school | 35 | 28 | 63 |
| High school | 19 | 26 | 45 |
| College or graduate school | 12 | 8 | 20 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy town, Montana | $28523 | $35417 | $14801 |
| Chouteau County, Montana | $29150 | $32399 | $14851 |
| Montana, United States | $33024 | $40487 | $17151 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |