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Sandy Creek

New York · 646 residents · 1.349 sq mi
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Sandy Creek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,500. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 143 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $93,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% 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
646
−18%since 2000
from 789 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
479 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5366307248189121990201020202024Sandy Creek
2024638
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,775
+95%since 2000
from $17,297 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $503 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−26%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(608)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian1.2%(8)
Other3.7%(24)
Diversity Score14.3%(93)
Diversity Score
14
+1397%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.5 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Creek, New York?

Sandy Creek, New York has about 646 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandy Creek, New York earns about $67,500 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 $93,000, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Creek, New York?

About 17.2% 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 6.8% 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 155 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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