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Sandyville

Iowa · 51 residents · 0.495 sq mi
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Sandyville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 10 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,000. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51
−16%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
103 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 123 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.4
+18%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
39526578911990201020202024Sandyville
202444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,337
−18%since 2000
from $20,028 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−32.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−31%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.7%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(50)
Black2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(2)
Diversity Score
5
−59%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+3%since 2000
from 33.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Female
44.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−51.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandyville, Iowa?

Sandyville, Iowa has about 51 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandyville, Iowa?

The typical household in Sandyville, Iowa earns about $55,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandyville, Iowa expensive?

In Sandyville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $55,000.

How educated are people in Sandyville, Iowa?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sandyville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandyville, Iowa?

About 11.1% of people in Sandyville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandyville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandyville, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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