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Sands Point

New York · 2,675 residents · 4.22 sq mi
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Sands Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $226,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $1,000,001. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 307% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,675
−4%since 2000
from 2,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
634 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+10%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sands Point
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$226,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,001 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$141,337
+48%since 2000
from $95,647 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
81.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.551
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services18.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing9.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,000,001
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,001
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,625 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−35.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
3.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
42.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
−12%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(2,378)
Black1.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(109)
Asian8.3%(230)
Other0%
Diversity Score31%(865)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(2,265)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(125)
Asian8.2%(219)
Other1.6%(42)
Diversity Score34%(909)
Diversity Score
34
+9%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
34.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
23.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
1.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.6%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
16.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sands Point, New York?

Sands Point, New York has about 2,675 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sands Point, New York?

The typical household in Sands Point, New York earns about $226,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sands Point, New York expensive?

In Sands Point, New York, the median home is worth about $1,000,001, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in Sands Point, New York?

About 69.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sands Point, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sands Point, New York?

About 2.9% of people in Sands Point, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sands Point, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sands Point, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 276 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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