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Sand Rock

Alabama · 560 residents · 5.071 sq mi
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Sand Rock has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
560
+10%since 2000
from 509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3945236537829111990201020202024Sand Rock
2024868
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,153
+12%since 2000
from $18,845 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
13.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+32%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(506)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(536)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score8.6%(48)
Diversity Score
9
+779%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+7%since 2000
from 21.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sand Rock, Alabama?

Sand Rock, Alabama has about 560 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sand Rock, Alabama?

The typical household in Sand Rock, Alabama earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sand Rock, Alabama expensive?

In Sand Rock, Alabama, the median home is worth about $100,500, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Sand Rock, Alabama?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sand Rock, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sand Rock, Alabama?

About 7.8% of people in Sand Rock, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sand Rock, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Sand Rock, Alabama has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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