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Sand Hill

Pennsylvania · 2,513 residents · 1.007 sq mi
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Sand Hill is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $227,400. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,513
+7%since 2000
from 2,345 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,496 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 2,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.0
+24%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Sand Hill
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,583
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,978
+168%since 2000
from $19,386 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+16%since 2010
from 0.334 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$227,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
2.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
−6%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(2,219)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(69)
Asian1.7%(39)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(281)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(2,097)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(260)
Asian1.3%(32)
Other4.9%(124)
Diversity Score36.3%(912)
Diversity Score
36
+203%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+19%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.5%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sand Hill, Pennsylvania?

Sand Hill, Pennsylvania has about 2,513 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sand Hill, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sand Hill, Pennsylvania earns about $100,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sand Hill, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sand Hill, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $227,400.

How educated are people in Sand Hill, Pennsylvania?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sand Hill, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sand Hill, Pennsylvania?

About 1.6% of people in Sand Hill, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sand Hill, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sand Hill, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 226 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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