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Sandy Ridge

Pennsylvania · 296 residents · 0.499 sq mi
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Sandy Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,909. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,000. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 75% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
−13%since 2000
from 340 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
593 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
+45%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
301332363384412000201020202024Sandy Ridge
2024181
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,909
−69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2020
Per capita income
$13,636
−7%since 2000
from $14,657 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information36.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade26.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,000
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.3% in 2000
8.2% rent
Afford Score
6.9
+428%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2020
Gentrification Score
55
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
72.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.2%
−21.7 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania?

Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania has about 296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania earns about $15,909 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 $109,000.

How educated are people in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania?

About 13.9% 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 27.9% of people in Sandy Ridge, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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