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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sandy

Pennsylvania · 1,687 residents · 1.389 sq mi
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Sandy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,902. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,500. With a median age of 42.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,687
−5%since 1990
from 1,773 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,215 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 1,276 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.3
+14%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7611K1K2K2K1990201020202024Sandy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,902
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,082 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,968
+49%since 1990
from $11,355 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $336 in 1990
US average: $602
75.2%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
24.8% rent
1.6
+2%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,751)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(22)
Diversity Score3.1%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,651)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.8%(14)
Diversity Score3.4%(57)
3
+11%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.9%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.8%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−22%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

Sandy, Pennsylvania has about 1,687 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sandy, Pennsylvania earns about $33,902 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 $53,500, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

About 12.9% 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 5.8% 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 86 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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