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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sandstone

Minnesota · 1,549 residents · 5.262 sq mi
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Sandstone has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $40,265. Population has fallen 25% since 1990, a loss of 508 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $64,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,549
−25%since 1990
from 2,057 in 1990
1990 – 2025
294 / sq mi
−25%since 1990
from 391 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+7%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sandstone
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,265
+59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,194 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,053
+108%since 1990
from $8,686 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.7%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$550
+77%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $236 in 1990
US average: $602
57.2%
−6.1 ptssince 1990
from 63.3% in 1990
42.8% rent
1.6
−10%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(1,648)
Black14%(288)
Hispanic / Latino10.7%(220)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score56%(1,153)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,455)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(22)
Asian0.3%(5)
Diversity Score5.5%(84)
5
−90%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.2%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.2 min
−3%since 1990
from 18.8 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 Sandstone, Minnesota?

Sandstone, Minnesota has about 1,549 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sandstone, Minnesota?

The typical household in Sandstone, Minnesota earns about $40,265 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandstone, Minnesota expensive?

In Sandstone, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $64,200, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Sandstone, Minnesota?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sandstone, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandstone, Minnesota?

About 16.7% of people in Sandstone, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandstone, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandstone, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 508 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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