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Sandia Knolls

New Mexico · 1,208 residents · 2.803 sq mi
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Sandia Knolls has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,141. Population has fallen 32% since 2011, a loss of 559 residents. Median home value is $207,200. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,208
−32%vs 2011
vs 1,767 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
431 / sq mi
−32%vs 2011
vs 630 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
47.7
+14%vs 2011
vs 41.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,141
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $77,202 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,683
−9%vs 2011
vs $31,407 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.4%
−10.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+14%vs 2011
vs 0.409 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$207,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $209,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $687 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−22.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.1% in 2011
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+50%vs 2011
vs 2.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,596)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(171)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.9%(386)
2010
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(996)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(185)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.3%(414)
Diversity Score
34
+57%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
−5%vs 2011
vs 31.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.8%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.4%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
48.0%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.8% in 2011
Female
56.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.2% in 2011
Foreign born
1.4%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.2%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico?

Sandia Knolls, New Mexico has about 1,208 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico?

The typical household in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico earns about $51,141 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandia Knolls, New Mexico expensive?

In Sandia Knolls, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $207,200, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico?

About 35.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico?

About 11.9% of people in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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