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Sandwich

Illinois · 7,221 residents · 4.736 sq mi
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Sandwich has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $181,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,221
+11%since 2000
from 6,509 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,525 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+11%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K7K8K1990201020202024Sandwich
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,563
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,215 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,619
+52%since 2000
from $19,530 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,200
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$991
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $620 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+1%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(5,877)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(545)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.4%(1,330)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(5,799)
Black0.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(1,067)
Asian0.7%(53)
Other0.1%(6)
Diversity Score35.9%(2,589)
Diversity Score
36
+76%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+53%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandwich, Illinois?

Sandwich, Illinois has about 7,221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandwich, Illinois?

The typical household in Sandwich, Illinois earns about $70,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandwich, Illinois expensive?

In Sandwich, Illinois, the median home is worth about $181,200, and the typical rent is about $991 a month.

How educated are people in Sandwich, Illinois?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sandwich, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandwich, Illinois?

About 7.7% of people in Sandwich, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandwich, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandwich, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,655 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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