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Sandy Hook

Maryland · 168 residents · 0.216 sq mi
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Sandy Hook has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,926. Population has fallen 28% since 2019, a loss of 66 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
58% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

168
−28%since 2019
from 234 in 2019
2010 – 2024
778 / sq mi
−28%since 2019
from 1,083 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
44.8
+96%since 2019
from 22.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
81123165206248201020202024Sandy Hook
2024165
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,926
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$20,717
−54%since 2019
from $44,571 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2019
from 8.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
29.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 30.3% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$83,200
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
58.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 60.3% in 2019
41.5% rent
2.1
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(234)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(157)
Black1.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(5)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.4%(24)
14
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2019
from 59.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

75.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 78.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
34.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2019
from 41.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
70.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 63.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.7% in 2019
52.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.3% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
17.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Sandy Hook, Maryland?

Sandy Hook, Maryland has about 168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandy Hook, Maryland earns about $39,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy Hook, Maryland expensive?

In Sandy Hook, Maryland, the median home is worth about $83,200.

How educated are people in Sandy Hook, Maryland?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Hook, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy Hook, Maryland?

About 29.5% of people in Sandy Hook, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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