CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Sandy Lake

Pennsylvania · 738 residents · 0.832 sq mi

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Sandy Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $43,300.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Older

median age 36.4

US median: 33.0

Less educated

14% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 22%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

738

−1%vs 2000

vs 743 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

887 / sq mi

−1%vs 2000

vs 893 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

36.4

−2%vs 2000

vs 37.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024783

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$23,125

−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $34,231 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,250

−27%vs 2000

vs $15,460 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

19.2%

+2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 16.6% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$43,300

−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $73,300 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$308

−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $413 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

64.4%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 67.1% in 2000

35.6% rent

Afford Score

1.9

−13%vs 2000

vs 2.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic99.2%(737)

Black0.1%(1)

Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)

Asian0.4%(3)

Other0%

Diversity Score1.7%(12)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.6%(735)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0%(0)

Asian0.1%(1)

Other0.3%(2)

Diversity Score1%(7)

Diversity Score

−40%vs 2000

vs 2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

13.9%

−0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 14.8% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

85.1%

+3.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 81.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.1%

+2.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 1.7% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.3 min

+66%vs 2000

vs 13.4 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania?

Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania has about 738 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania earns about $23,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $43,300, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania?

About 19.2% of people in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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