CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Sandy Ridge

Pennsylvania · 407 residents · 0.499 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the State College metro area
Compare
The short version

Sandy Ridge has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,406. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,900. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
407
+20%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
816 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.7
+21%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
301332363384412000201020202024Sandy Ridge
2024181
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,406
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2020
Per capita income
$24,197
+65%since 2000
from $14,657 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.252
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade24.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
48.2%
−43.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.6
+23%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2020
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sandy Ridge on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(405)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(5)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.1 min
+90%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
35.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Sandy Ridge

Manor
Pop 136
Juliette
Pop 128
Gough
Pop 139
Rockingham
Pop 171
Places similar to Sandy Ridge
Head to head

Compare Sandy Ridge to nearby cities

SANDY RIDGE VS
Park Forest
Income$79,120+91%
Home value$389,600+491%
Population8,624+4665%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SANDY RIDGE VS
State College
Income$45,424+10%
Home value$437,800+564%
Population40,844+22466%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SANDY RIDGE VS
Altoona
Income$51,250+24%
Home value$119,900+82%
Population42,347+23296%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SANDY RIDGE VS
Lewistown
Income$40,236−3%
Home value$98,500+49%
Population8,385+4533%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania?

Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania has about 407 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania earns about $41,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $65,900.

How educated are people in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% of people in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Sandy Ridge with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →