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Sandia

Texas · 206 residents · 0.966 sq mi
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Sandia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 225 residents. 92% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $328,400. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
92% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 316%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
−52%since 2000
from 431 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
213 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+20%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1373455537619692000201020202024Sandia
2024206
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+228%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,786 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,162
+622%since 2000
from $11,516 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+76.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.170
−31%since 2010
from 0.247 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,400
+316%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
58.0%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.3
+27%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
99
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(143)
Black1.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino61.3%(264)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.9%(258)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(12)
Diversity Score39.4%(81)
Diversity Score
39
−34%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
92.2%
+82.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
91.0%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
94.3%
+36.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+27.4 ptssince 2017
from 72.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2016
from 69.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.6%
−18.1 ptssince 2016
from 30.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandia, Texas?

Sandia, Texas has about 206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandia, Texas?

The typical household in Sandia, Texas earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandia, Texas expensive?

In Sandia, Texas, the median home is worth about $328,400.

How educated are people in Sandia, Texas?

About 92.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sandia, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandia, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Sandia, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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