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Sandy Creek

New York · 771 residents · 1.349 sq mi
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Sandy Creek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,917. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $70,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
771
−2%since 2000
from 789 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
572 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
−1%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366307248189121990201020202024Sandy Creek
2024638
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,917
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,221
+23%since 2000
from $17,297 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$595
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(778)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(742)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(16)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other3.2%(25)
Diversity Score14.5%(112)
Diversity Score
15
+1421%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% 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
11.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.9%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Creek, New York?

Sandy Creek, New York has about 771 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy Creek, New York?

The typical household in Sandy Creek, New York earns about $47,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy Creek, New York expensive?

In Sandy Creek, New York, the median home is worth about $70,400, and the typical rent is about $595 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Creek, New York?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Creek, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy Creek, New York?

About 14.1% of people in Sandy Creek, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandy Creek, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandy Creek, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 30 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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