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Sandia Knolls

New Mexico · 1,252 residents · 2.803 sq mi
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Sandia Knolls is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $86,058. Population has fallen 15% since 2019, a loss of 223 residents. Median home value is $253,200. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.2% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,252
−15%since 2019
from 1,475 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
447 / sq mi
−15%since 2019
from 526 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
52.4
+14%since 2019
from 46.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K201020202024Sandia Knolls
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,058
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $88,750 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,195
−9%since 2019
from $36,411 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $209,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$832
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,507 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
9.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+24%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(1,185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(252)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(38)
Diversity Score40.6%(599)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74%(927)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino19.2%(241)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other2.2%(27)
Diversity Score46.9%(587)
Diversity Score
47
+16%since 2019
from 41 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 37.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 96.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
−16%since 2019
from 32.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 84.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 59.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 47.8% in 2019
Female
52.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
Foreign born
2.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico?

Sandia Knolls, New Mexico has about 1,252 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico earns about $86,058 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 $253,200, and the typical rent is about $832 a month.

How educated are people in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico?

About 38.5% 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 0.2% of people in Sandia Knolls, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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