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Sandy Hook

Kentucky · 627 residents (2025 est.) · 0.982 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 222 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $132,100. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 45.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
−33%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
464 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 690 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.5
+21%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:627 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4185326467598731990201020202024Sandy Hook
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,085
+36%since 2000
from $13,278 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.543
+9%since 2010
from 0.499 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services8.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,100
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$342
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
57.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(673)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(414)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.2%(42)
Diversity Score20.9%(95)
Diversity Score
21
+5544%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.5%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
18.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 36.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.2%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.3%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 31.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.7%
+26.7 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Hook, Kentucky?

Sandy Hook, Kentucky has about 456 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Sandy Hook, Kentucky expensive?

In Sandy Hook, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $132,100, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Hook, Kentucky?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Hook, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy Hook, Kentucky?

About 45.1% of people in Sandy Hook, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandy Hook, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandy Hook, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 78 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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