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West Sand Lake

New York · 2,660 residents · 4.769 sq mi
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West Sand Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,415. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $184,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,660
+9%since 2000
from 2,439 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
558 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 511 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.0
+7%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024West Sand Lake
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,415
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,073
+14%since 2000
from $27,226 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$184,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $569 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+15%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score3.6%(87)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(2,548)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(46)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0.5%(13)
Diversity Score7.6%(203)
Diversity Score
8
+114%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.9%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
56.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

West Sand Lake, New York has about 2,660 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Sand Lake, New York earns about $66,415 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 $184,600, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

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

About 31.1% 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 1.8% 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 469 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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