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Sand City

California · 325 residents · 0.547 sq mi
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Sand City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,000. Population has grown 25% since 2000. Renters pay a median $1,750 per month, above the US median of $1,124. Households here earn about 28% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
18% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
325
+25%since 2000
from 261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
594 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
+12%since 2000
from 37.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1802413023634241990201020202024Sand City
2024404
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,658
+144%since 2000
from $15,455 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,750
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
18.4%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
81.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.5%(164)
Black4.9%(16)
Hispanic / Latino29.5%(96)
Asian5.8%(19)
Other12.2%(40)
Diversity Score82.2%(267)
Diversity Score
82
+31%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+91%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 20.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Female
45.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sand City, California?

Sand City, California has about 325 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sand City, California earns about $57,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sand City, California expensive?

In Sand City, California, the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Sand City, California?

About 38.4% 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 12.6% 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 125 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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