CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Sandy

Pennsylvania · 1,429 residents · 1.389 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the DuBois micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Sandy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,679. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 258 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,400. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
1,429
−15%since 2000
from 1,687 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,029 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+7%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7611K1K2K2K1990201020202024Sandy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,679
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,902 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,904
+17%since 2000
from $16,968 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
37.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
76.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+30%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sandy on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,651)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.8%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,392)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other2.6%(37)
Diversity Score10.5%(150)
Diversity Score
10
+208%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+66%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% 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%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Sandy

Rodney
Pop 1,331
Lake Kerr
Pop 1,697
Glencoe
Pop 1,445
Interlachen
Pop 1,502
Places similar to Sandy
Head to head

Compare Sandy to nearby cities

SANDY VS
St. Marys
Income$67,167+88%
Home value$149,000+103%
Population12,253+719%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SANDY VS
Indiana
Income$40,857+15%
Home value$135,600+85%
Population14,697+882%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SANDY VS
Altoona
Income$51,250+44%
Home value$119,900+63%
Population42,347+2729%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SANDY VS
Park Forest
Income$79,120+122%
Home value$389,600+431%
Population8,624+476%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

Sandy, Pennsylvania has about 1,429 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sandy, Pennsylvania earns about $35,679 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 $73,400, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

About 4.2% 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 21.0% 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 344 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

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

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

How we source and harmonize this data →