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Sandy Oaks

Texas · 5,874 residents (2025 est.) · 2.385 sq mi
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Sandy Oaks has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,806. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $120,300. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

5,396
+3%since 2023
from 5,227 in 2023
2016 – 2025
2,262 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 2,192 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
48.1
+11%since 2023
from 43.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,874 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 20162024
4K4K5K5K6K201620202024Sandy Oaks
20245K
201620202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,806
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,433 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2016 – 2024
$26,537
+5%since 2023
from $25,316 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 26.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
16.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.400
+9%since 2023
from 0.368 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$120,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2016 – 2024
$1,309
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,309 in 2023
US average: $1,442
95.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.1% in 2023
4.1% rent
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
11.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
80.7%
+20.1 ptssince 2023
from 60.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
+6%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2016 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic19.2%(1,005)
Black1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino75.3%(3,936)
Asian1.1%(57)
Other3.4%(176)
Diversity Score49.3%(2,579)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.4%(1,100)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino76.7%(4,141)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other1.8%(96)
Diversity Score46.1%(2,490)
46
−6%since 2023
from 49 in 2023
2016 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

34.4 min
+4%since 2023
from 33.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
61.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
19.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
13.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
50.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
29.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.0% in 2023
45.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
17.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
23.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
89.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 86.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
54.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
45.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Oaks, Texas?

Sandy Oaks, Texas has about 5,396 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy Oaks, Texas?

The typical household in Sandy Oaks, Texas earns about $50,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy Oaks, Texas expensive?

In Sandy Oaks, Texas, the median home is worth about $120,300, and the typical rent is about $1,309 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Oaks, Texas?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Oaks, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy Oaks, Texas?

About 16.7% of people in Sandy Oaks, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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