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Sandyfield

North Carolina · 430 residents · 3.08 sq mi
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Sandyfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,194. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $61,900. The poverty rate of 38.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
430
+26%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
140 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+25%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2984255526788052000201020202024Sandyfield
2024763
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,194
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,232
−9%since 2000
from $14,521 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.6%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing14.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,900
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(30)
Black86.8%(295)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.2%(86)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16%(69)
Black66%(284)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(9)
Diversity Score56.2%(242)
Diversity Score
56
+123%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandyfield, North Carolina?

Sandyfield, North Carolina has about 430 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandyfield, North Carolina?

The typical household in Sandyfield, North Carolina earns about $28,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandyfield, North Carolina expensive?

In Sandyfield, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $61,900, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Sandyfield, North Carolina?

About 8.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sandyfield, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandyfield, North Carolina?

About 38.6% of people in Sandyfield, North Carolina 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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