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Sand Point

Alaska · 578 residents · 8.01 sq mi
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Sand Point is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,833. Population has fallen 39% since 2000, a loss of 374 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,900.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

578
−39%since 2000
from 952 in 2000
1990 – 2025
72 / sq mi
−39%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
37.4
+2%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
4997379751K1K1990201020202024Sand Point
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$85,833
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$37,722
+72%since 2000
from $21,954 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
10.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$181,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$1,153
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $763 in 2000
US average: $1,124
66.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
34.0% rent
2.1
+25%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17%(162)
Black1.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(129)
Asian23%(219)
Other0%
Diversity Score83.4%(794)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(16)
Asian9.2%(53)
Other58%(335)
Diversity Score64.2%(371)
64
−23%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
7.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.5 min
−27%since 2000
from 7.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
40.4%
+24.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
10.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
73.3%
−21.0 ptssince 2011
from 94.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
30.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.8%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
46.2%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
18.1%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
38.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2013
from 33.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sand Point, Alaska?

Sand Point, Alaska has about 578 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sand Point, Alaska?

The typical household in Sand Point, Alaska earns about $85,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sand Point, Alaska expensive?

In Sand Point, Alaska, the median home is worth about $181,900, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Sand Point, Alaska?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sand Point, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sand Point, Alaska?

About 10.2% of people in Sand Point, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sand Point, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sand Point, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 281 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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