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Sandstone

Minnesota · 2,849 residents · 5.262 sq mi
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Sandstone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,556. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,200. Households here earn about 38% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,849
+84%since 2000
from 1,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
541 / sq mi
+84%since 2000
from 294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sandstone
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,556
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,265 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,191
−21%since 2000
from $18,053 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
47.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+84%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,455)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(22)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(84)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(1,863)
Black15%(428)
Hispanic / Latino11%(314)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other11.2%(319)
Diversity Score69.3%(1,974)
Diversity Score
69
+1171%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Female
36.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−56.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandstone, Minnesota?

Sandstone, Minnesota has about 2,849 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandstone, Minnesota?

The typical household in Sandstone, Minnesota earns about $35,556 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 $104,200, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Sandstone, Minnesota?

About 11.3% 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 17.9% of people in Sandstone, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandstone, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandstone, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 792 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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