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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

West Sand Lake

New York · 2,439 residents · 4.769 sq mi
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West Sand Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $128,500.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,439
+11%since 1990
from 2,191 in 1990
1990 – 2024
511 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 459 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.4
+10%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024West Sand Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,833 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$27,226
+65%since 1990
from $16,541 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.8%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$128,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $112,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$569
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $480 in 1990
US average: $602
79.9%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 86.0% in 1990
20.1% rent
2.4
−3%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(2,191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(29)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(71)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,393)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19)
Asian0.5%(12)
Diversity Score3.6%(87)
4
+11%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.8%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
10.8%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.8 min
−42%since 1990
from 22.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

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

West Sand Lake, New York has about 2,439 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Sand Lake, New York earns about $53,000 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 $128,500, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

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

About 24.8% 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 6.8% of people in West Sand Lake, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Sand Lake, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, West Sand Lake, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 248 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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