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Sandia

Texas · 326 residents · 0.966 sq mi
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Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 105 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
326
−24%since 2000
from 431 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
337 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 446 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+18%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1373455537619692000201020202024Sandia
2024206
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,575
+166%since 2000
from $11,516 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$71,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
15.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(56)
Black1.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino77.6%(253)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.4%(132)
Diversity Score
40
−33%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% 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

Average commute
22.6 min
−45%since 2000
from 41.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 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
61.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.8%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−74.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandia, Texas?

Sandia, Texas has about 326 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Sandia, Texas expensive?

In Sandia, Texas, the median home is worth about $71,300.

How educated are people in Sandia, Texas?

About 21.2% 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 3.8% of people in Sandia, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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