How long is the commute from Big Sandy, TX?
Workers who live in Big Sandy, TX take an average of 30.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
78.4% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
2.3% of workers walk to work.
4.9% work from home.
3.8% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.9 minutes (±6.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Households without a car
- 3.8%
How people in Big Sandy get to work
| Means of transportation | Big Sandy | Upshur County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 78.4% (±6.7 points) | 79.4% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.3% (±5.6 points) | 11.5% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 0.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 2.3% (±3.2 points) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±2.2 points) | 1.0% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% (±3.0 points) | 7.8% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Big Sandy, the average commute is not measurably different from Upshur County (30.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Big Sandy, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Upshur County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Upshur County, Big Sandy ranks 4 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 390 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Big Sandy
| Vehicles available | Big Sandy | Upshur County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% (±3.2 points) | 3.8% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.4% (±11.4 points) | 31.8% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.1% (±10.5 points) | 37.9% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 11.7% (±6.6 points) | 26.5% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Big Sandy, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Upshur County (3.8%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Big Sandy
| Big Sandy | Upshur County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.9% (±3.0 points) | 7.8% (±1.8 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.7% (±5.4 points) | 94.3% (±1.2 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.6% (±5.7 points) | 87.8% (±1.8 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Big Sandy, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Upshur County (87.8%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Big Sandy
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Sandy | — | 30.9 minutes (±6.3) | — |
| Hawkins | 5.3 mi | 21.5 minutes (±3.9) | Lower |
| Winona | 7.5 mi | 29.0 minutes (±6.1) | Not measurably different |
| Gladewater | 10 mi | 24.3 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Holly Lake Ranch | 10 mi | 42.6 minutes (±7.9) | Higher |
| Union Grove | 12 mi | 31.8 minutes (±15.7) | Not measurably different |
| Warren City | 12 mi | 21.4 minutes (±7.3) | Not measurably different |
| Clarksville City | 13 mi | 19.6 minutes (±2.7) | Lower |
| Liberty City | 14 mi | 22.2 minutes (±4.7) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hawkins, TX (21.5 minutes), Clarksville City, TX (19.6 minutes), Liberty City, TX (22.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Holly Lake Ranch, TX (42.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Upshur County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ore City | 36.0 minutes (±11.7) |
| 2 | East Mountain | 34.2 minutes (±8.5) |
| 3 | Union Grove | 31.8 minutes (±15.7) |
| 4 | Big Sandy | 30.9 minutes (±6.3) |
| 5 | Gilmer | 25.6 minutes (±6.5) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Big Sandy
How long is the average commute in Big Sandy?
Workers who live in Big Sandy, TX take an average of 30.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Big Sandy without a car?
3.8% of households in Big Sandy have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Big Sandy?
4.9% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Big Sandy worked from home, and 91.6% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Sandy town, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Sandy town, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Big Sandy town, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Big Sandy town, Texas (place:08224, in state:48).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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