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Sandpoint

Idaho · 8,639 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 $46,712. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $282,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,639
+26%since 2000
from 6,835 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,020 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 1,598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+16%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,712
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,461 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,210
+37%since 2000
from $20,643 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,600
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$915
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $522 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
46.9% rent
Afford Score
6.0
+85%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(7,610)
Black0.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(360)
Asian0.8%(73)
Other3.5%(300)
Diversity Score21.6%(1,863)
Diversity Score
22
+191%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandpoint, Idaho?

Sandpoint, Idaho has about 8,639 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandpoint, Idaho?

The typical household in Sandpoint, Idaho earns about $46,712 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 $282,600, and the typical rent is about $915 a month.

How educated are people in Sandpoint, Idaho?

About 33.6% 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 14.7% of people in Sandpoint, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandpoint, Idaho grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandpoint, Idaho has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,409 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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

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