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Sandoval

Illinois · 1,157 residents · 0.996 sq mi
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Sandoval has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,476. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 277 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,900. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,157
−19%since 2000
from 1,434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,162 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+7%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8151K1K1K2K1990201020202024Sandoval
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,476
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,703
+61%since 2000
from $14,739 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$527
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $362 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
30.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+37%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,392)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(60)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,038)
Black1.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1%(11)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other2.1%(24)
Diversity Score13.6%(158)
Diversity Score
14
+225%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+23%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.5%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.5%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandoval, Illinois?

Sandoval, Illinois has about 1,157 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandoval, Illinois?

The typical household in Sandoval, Illinois earns about $45,476 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandoval, Illinois expensive?

In Sandoval, Illinois, the median home is worth about $66,900, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Sandoval, Illinois?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sandoval, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandoval, Illinois?

About 16.4% of people in Sandoval, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandoval, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandoval, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 406 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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