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Sandy Hook

Connecticut · 9,114 residents · 16.063 sq mi
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Sandy Hook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,089. Population has declined 3% since 2021. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $363,700. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

9,114
−3%vs 2021
vs 9,406 in 2021
2020 – 2024
567 / sq mi
−3%vs 2021
vs 586 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
44.7
−2%vs 2021
vs 45.5 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
9K9K9K10K10K20202024Sandy Hook
202410K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$121,089
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $133,194 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$61,977
−7%vs 2021
vs $66,824 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.1%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 72.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
3.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$363,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $380,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$1,820
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $1,630 in 2021
US average: $1,124
90.1%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.3% in 2021
9.9% rent
3.0
+5%vs 2021
vs 2.9 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(8,321)
Black1.1%(107)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(463)
Asian3.3%(315)
Other2.1%(200)
Diversity Score26.7%(2,508)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(7,859)
Black1.4%(124)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(498)
Asian2.7%(242)
Other1.5%(136)
Diversity Score26.1%(2,377)
26
−2%vs 2021
vs 27 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

52.6%
−3.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 55.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
23.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 24.8% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.7 min
+3%vs 2021
vs 32.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
82.3%
+5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.4% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
1.5%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 3.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.8% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
72.2%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.6% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
54.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 57.2% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.4%
−0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.3% in 2021
50.6%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 49.7% in 2021
5.8%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.8% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
1.2%
−0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Sandy Hook, Connecticut?

Sandy Hook, Connecticut has about 9,114 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy Hook, Connecticut?

The typical household in Sandy Hook, Connecticut earns about $121,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy Hook, Connecticut expensive?

In Sandy Hook, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $363,700, and the typical rent is about $1,820 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Hook, Connecticut?

About 52.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Hook, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy Hook, Connecticut?

About 3.0% of people in Sandy Hook, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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

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