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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sandy Hook

Kentucky · 678 residents · 0.982 sq mi
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Sandy Hook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,313. Population has grown 27% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,200. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 57% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

678
+27%since 1990
from 534 in 1990
1990 – 2025
690 / sq mi
+27%since 1990
from 544 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+10%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4185326467598731990201020202024Sandy Hook
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,313
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,697 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2022
$13,278
+65%since 1990
from $8,069 in 1990
US average: $21,522
31.2%
−6.5 ptssince 1990
from 37.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$195
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211 in 1990
US average: $602
51.7%
−10.9 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
48.3% rent
3.6
+12%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(534)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(673)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(3)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
47.5%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−2.8 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.3 min
−24%since 1990
from 37.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Hook, Kentucky?

Sandy Hook, Kentucky has about 678 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sandy Hook, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sandy Hook, Kentucky earns about $14,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy Hook, Kentucky expensive?

In Sandy Hook, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $51,200, and the typical rent is about $195 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Hook, Kentucky?

About 7.3% 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 31.2% of people in Sandy Hook, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandy Hook, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandy Hook, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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