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Sandstone

Minnesota · 2,462 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 $43,641. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $78,800. Households here earn about 41% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,462
+59%since 2000
from 1,549 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
468 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+4%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sandstone
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,641
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,265 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,648
−19%since 2000
from $18,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
47.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(1,729)
Black11.7%(289)
Hispanic / Latino8%(198)
Asian1.2%(29)
Other7.3%(179)
Diversity Score58.1%(1,430)
Diversity Score
58
+966%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
27.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 32.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Female
30.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandstone, Minnesota?

Sandstone, Minnesota has about 2,462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandstone, Minnesota?

The typical household in Sandstone, Minnesota earns about $43,641 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 $78,800, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Sandstone, Minnesota?

About 8.1% 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 18.5% 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 405 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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