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Big Sandy town, TN

ZIP 38221 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 38221

38221 has a population of 3,046 with a median age of 53.7 yrs (49.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.7%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.7%-91% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.9%-28% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.4%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
29.7%+82% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.0%+8% vs US avg
x
High school
44.8%+71% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.1%+15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.1%-70% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.5%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.8%-33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.9%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.6%+62% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
8.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.1%+57% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.8%+58% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.5%+459% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 38221

Poverty Rate
18.6%+62% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.6%+43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
12.8%+58% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.1%+57% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.2%+28% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
32.5%+459% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,046
Median age53.7
Poverty rate18.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.7%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.1%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born0.0%