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Sandy

Pennsylvania · 1,497 residents · 1.389 sq mi
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Sandy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,348. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $160,600. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 44% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,497
−11%since 2000
from 1,687 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,078 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
+8%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
7611K1K2K2K1990201020202024Sandy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,348
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,902 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,976
+53%since 2000
from $16,968 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.1%
+35.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+24%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,600
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$932
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
36.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+135%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,651)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(1,085)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24.7%(370)
Asian2.5%(37)
Other0.3%(5)
Diversity Score51.6%(773)
Diversity Score
52
+1418%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
26.6%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.3%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
44.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2012
from 21.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

Sandy, Pennsylvania has about 1,497 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sandy, Pennsylvania earns about $43,348 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sandy, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $160,600, and the typical rent is about $932 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

About 41.1% of people in Sandy, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandy, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandy, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 276 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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