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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Sand Lake

New York · 2,191 residents · 4.769 sq mi
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West Sand Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,833. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $112,200. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 36% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.8
US median: 33.0
More educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,191
−10%vs 2000
vs 2,439 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
35.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024West Sand Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 55.2%(115)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 99.9%(216)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410.7%(235)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 195.2%(114)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.7%(60)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3413.9%(305)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4426.5%(580)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 5410.1%(222)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 645.1%(112)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 745.1%(111)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 843.7%(80)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.9%(41)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,833
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,541
−39%vs 2000
vs $27,226 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
2.6%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,200
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $128,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$480
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $569 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.9% in 2000
14.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,393)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan0.9%(30)
Spaniard0.6%(22)
Puerto Rican0.4%(13)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(10)
Ancestry
German26.5%(921)
Italian25.4%(882)
Irish21.7%(755)
Swedish8.7%(301)
English7.2%(251)
French7%(244)
Polish3.1%(109)
Scottish1.8%(62)
American1.6%(56)
Danish1.4%(49)
Hungarian1.2%(41)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.9%(33)
Arab0.7%(25)
Lebanese0.7%(25)
Welsh0.5%(19)
Armenian0.3%(9)
Canadian0.3%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.7%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 90.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
12.6%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+72%vs 2000
vs 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.1%(381)
Married60.1%(714)
Widowed2.5%(30)
Divorced5.3%(63)
Women 15+
Never married10.8%(174)
Married53.7%(863)
Widowed11.4%(183)
Divorced24.1%(387)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Sand Lake, New York?

West Sand Lake, New York has about 2,191 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in West Sand Lake, New York?

The typical household in West Sand Lake, New York earns about $44,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Sand Lake, New York expensive?

In West Sand Lake, New York, the median home is worth about $112,200, and the typical rent is about $480 a month.

How educated are people in West Sand Lake, New York?

About 28.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Sand Lake, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Sand Lake, New York?

About 2.6% of people in West Sand Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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