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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sandpoint

Idaho · 5,230 residents · 4.277 sq mi
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Sandpoint has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,810. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 1,605 residents. Median home value is $56,800. Households here earn about 26% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,230
−23%vs 2000
vs 6,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,223 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 1,598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.3
−1%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,810
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,461 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,515
−49%vs 2000
vs $20,643 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
18.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,800
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $106,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$316
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $522 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
60.6%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.6% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(6,467)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(168)
Asian0.4%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(507)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(5,092)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(152)
Asian0.3%(15)
Other2.3%(121)
Diversity Score12.9%(677)
Diversity Score
13
+75%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
−6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.7%
−9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandpoint, Idaho?

Sandpoint, Idaho has about 5,230 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sandpoint, Idaho?

The typical household in Sandpoint, Idaho earns about $18,810 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandpoint, Idaho expensive?

In Sandpoint, Idaho, the median home is worth about $56,800, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Sandpoint, Idaho?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sandpoint, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandpoint, Idaho?

About 18.4% of people in Sandpoint, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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