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Sandy

Pennsylvania · 1,362 residents · 1.389 sq mi
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Sandy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 325 residents. 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 $104,600. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,362
−19%since 2000
from 1,687 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
981 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+10%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7611K1K2K2K1990201020202024Sandy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,902 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,526
+45%since 2000
from $16,968 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,064
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+36%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(1,287)
Black0.7%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(23)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other5.1%(70)
Diversity Score18.3%(249)
Diversity Score
18
+437%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+34%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.7%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

Sandy, Pennsylvania has about 1,362 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sandy, Pennsylvania earns about $48,750 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 $104,600, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy, Pennsylvania?

About 13.8% 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 411 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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