Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY

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2021 Population

141,047

0.232% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mitch McConnell

Republican Party

US Senator

Rand Paul

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.1

0.238% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

25.7%

1.61% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$37,469

6.9% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$85,400

3.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

41,732

0.122% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY had a population of 141k people with a median age of 42.1 and a median household income of $37,469. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY grew from 140,720 to 141,047, a 0.232% increase and its median household income grew from $35,052 to $37,469, a 6.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are White (Non-Hispanic) (96.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.28%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.541%), and White (Hispanic) (0.374%).

1.15% of the households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are Big Sandy Community and Technical College (1,713 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Pikeville (440 degrees), and American National University-Pikeville (44 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was $85,400, and the homeownership rate was 73.4%.

Most people in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was 2 cars per household.

Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY borders Kentucky River Area Development District PUMA, KY, Buffalo Trace & Gateway Area Development Districts PUMA, KY, FIVCO Area Development District PUMA, KY, LENOWISCO & Cumberland Plateau Planning District Commissions PUMA, VA, Huntington City PUMA, WV, and Logan, Mingo, Wyoming & McDowell Counties PUMA, WV.

United States Kentucky

Population & Diversity

Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY is home to a population of 141k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.756% of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY residents were born outside of the country (1.07k people).

In 2021, there were 74.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (136k people) in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.81k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 1.57k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are Spanish (591 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (162 households), and Japanese (115 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

71,048

Women

50.4%

69,909

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 140,957 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY

White (Non-Hispanic)
136k ± 360
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.81k ± 383
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.57k ± 275

0.819%

Hispanic Population

1.16k people

0.819% of the people in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are hispanic (1.16k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
148 ± 299 people
Bangladesh
138 ± 288 people
Colombia
112 ± 260 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was Philippines, the natal country of 148 Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY residents, followed by Bangladesh with 138 and Colombia with 112.

Foreign-Born Population

0.756%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.07k people

0.736%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.04k people

As of 2021, 0.756% of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY residents (1.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was 0.736%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
591 households (0.443%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
162 households (0.122%)
Japanese
115 households (0.0863%)

1.15% of the households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was Spanish. 0.443% of the households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,487 ± 318
Gulf War (2001-)
696 ± 226
Gulf War (1990s)
625 ± 234

Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY employs 41.7k people. The largest industries in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are Elementary & secondary schools (3,643 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,954 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,816 people), and the highest paying industries are Private households ($102,051), Rail transportation ($87,715), and Architectural, engineering & related services ($81,432).

Males in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,924. The income inequality in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

19,905

Women

47.6%

21,878

Men

52.4%

The workforce of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY in 2020 was 41,783 people, with 47.6% woman, and 52.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY.

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Occupations

41.7k

2021 Value

−0.122%

1 Year decline

± −0.122%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY declined at a rate of −0.122%, from 41.8k employees to 41.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,674 people), Cashiers (1,657 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,317 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kentucky (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

41.7k

2021 Value

−0.122%

1 Year decline

± −0.122%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY declined at a rate of −0.122%, from 41.8k employees to 41.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,643 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,954 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,816 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, though some of these residents may live in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,065

Median earning men ± $1,622

$28,083

Median earning women ± $1,504

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($62,587), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($55,041), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,550).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($50,563), Manufacturing ($37,955), and Public Administration ($37,009).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kentucky. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kentucky.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing the state of Kentucky. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY. Showing the available data for Kentucky.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (62.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kentucky went to Donald J. Trump with 62.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (36.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kentucky for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kentucky

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Mitch McConnell

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 1985

Rand Paul

Senator from Kentucky

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul are the senators currently representing Kentucky.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kentucky over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kentucky

Kentucky is currently represented by 6 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kentucky have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY awarded 2,221 degrees. The student population of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,917 male students and 2,868 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are White (2,007 and 90.7%), followed by Unknown (72 and 3.25%), Hispanic or Latino (53 and 2.39%), and Black or African American (33 and 1.49%).

The largest universities in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY by number of degrees awarded are Big Sandy Community and Technical College (1,713 and 77.1%), University of Pikeville (440 and 19.8%), and American National University-Pikeville (44 and 1.98%).

The most popular majors in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY are Electrician (303 and 13.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (229 and 10.3%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (224 and 10.1%).

The median tuition cost in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY for private four year colleges is $22,500.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2017 in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 12.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,785 (40.1% men and 59.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,785 students enrolled in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, 40.1% men and 59.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,120 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
95 degree-majors awarded
Electrician
23 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
229 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was Registered Nursing with 95 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Big Sandy Community and Technical College
1,713 degrees awarded
University of Pikeville
440 degrees awarded
American National University-Pikeville
44 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Big Sandy Community and Technical College with 1,713 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,226 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY, which is 1.23 times more than the 995 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,007 degrees mean that there were 27.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 72 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($22,500) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($192) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 1.18% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.997% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (43.8k), Secondary Education (23.9k), and Some college (21.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was $85,400 in 2021, which is 0.349 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $82,200 to $85,400, a 3.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY is 73.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY have an average commute time of 26.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY is $37,469. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was Louisville/Jefferson County (Northeast) PUMA, KY with a value of $92,612, followed by Boone County PUMA, KY and KIPDA Area Development District (Northeast) PUMA, KY, with respective values of $87,034 and $80,519.

Housing

Property

$85,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,252

$39,934

Median Property Taxes

±$1,483

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.4%

Homeownership

2021

63.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 73.4% of the housing units in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was Louisville/Jefferson County (Northeast) PUMA, KY with a value of $92,612, followed by Boone County PUMA, KY and KIPDA Area Development District (Northeast) PUMA, KY, with respective values of $87,034 and $80,519.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$37,469

Median Household Income

± $1,950

54.4k

Number of Households

± 1,753

In 2021, the median household income of the 54.4k households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY grew to $37,469 from the previous year's value of $35,052.

The following chart displays the households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.421

2021 Wage GINI in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY

0.421

2020 Wage GINI in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY

In 2021, the income inequality in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.153% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (84.2%)
Carpooled (9.26%)
Worked At Home (3.97%)

In 2021, 84.2% of workers in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.26%) and those who worked at home (3.97%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY have a shorter commute time (26.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.14% of the workforce in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

25.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY (35.3k out of 137k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

95% of the population of Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY has health coverage, with 31.4% on employee plans, 35.3% on Medicaid, 16.8% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.34% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 18.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.98%

Uninsured

31.4%

Employer Coverage

35.3%

Medicaid

16.8%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.34%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY declined by 1.29% from 5.05% to 4.98%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Big Sandy Area Development District PUMA, KY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.