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Sands Point

New York · 2,712 residents · 4.22 sq mi
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Sands Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 85% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 252% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
85% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,712
−3%since 2000
from 2,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
643 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+6%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sands Point
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200,001 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$147,750
+54%since 2000
from $95,647 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
88.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,000,001 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
6.3% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+60%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(2,249)
Black1.2%(32)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(117)
Asian9.6%(261)
Other0.9%(23)
Diversity Score35.7%(968)
Diversity Score
36
+15%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
85.1%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
46.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.5 min
+34%since 2000
from 32.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
75.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.2%
−97.3 ptssince 2013
from 97.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sands Point, New York?

Sands Point, New York has about 2,712 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sands Point, New York earns about $250,001 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 $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Sands Point, New York?

About 85.1% 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 1.6% 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 313 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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