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Sandy Ridge

Pennsylvania · 181 residents · 0.499 sq mi
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Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 159 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
−47%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
363 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.2
+63%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
301332363384412000201020202024Sandy Ridge
2024181
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$40,348
+175%since 2000
from $14,657 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.3%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.553
+120%since 2010
from 0.252 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade50%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
+39.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
30.9%
−38.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2012
from 32.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+44.3 ptssince 2017
from 39.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania?

Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania has about 181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania?

About 22.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania?

About 28.2% of people in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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