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Sand City

California · 334 residents · 0.547 sq mi
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Sand City has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $635,400. Despite a median home value of $635,400, the poverty rate sits 23% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
334
+28%since 2000
from 261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
611 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
−10%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1802413023634241990201020202024Sand City
2024404
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,269
+109%since 2000
from $15,455 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing11.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$635,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
10.9%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
85.9% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.7%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
11.5
−1%since 2000
from 11.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(160)
Black5%(13)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(72)
Asian1.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(163)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(166)
Black3.9%(13)
Hispanic / Latino36.8%(123)
Asian3.9%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score70.8%(236)
Diversity Score
71
+13%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
22.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
37.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
24.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sand City, California?

Sand City, California has about 334 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sand City, California?

The typical household in Sand City, California earns about $55,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sand City, California expensive?

In Sand City, California, the median home is worth about $635,400, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Sand City, California?

About 34.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sand City, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sand City, California?

About 17.1% of people in Sand City, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sand City, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Sand City, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 134 residents, a change of about 67 percent over that period.

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