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Sandy Hook

Kentucky · 675 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 $14,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,300. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 65% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

675
Unchangedsince 2000
from 678 in 2000
1990 – 2025
687 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 690 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
45.2
+9%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4185326467598731990201020202024Sandy Hook
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,375
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,313 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
$11,648
−12%since 2000
from $13,278 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
27.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.499
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$65,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$218
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $195 in 2000
US average: $853
17.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 51.7% in 2000
60.3% rent
20.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
18.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
50.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.5
+27%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(656)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(23)
3
+804%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
−28%since 2000
from 28.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
73.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
16.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
20.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

28.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
19.2%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

42.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
57.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
2.2%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Sandy Hook, Kentucky?

Sandy Hook, Kentucky has about 675 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandy Hook, Kentucky earns about $14,375 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 $65,300, and the typical rent is about $218 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Hook, Kentucky?

About 3.1% 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 27.9% 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 141 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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