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Sandy

Utah · 92,386 residents (2025 est.) · 24.222 sq mi
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Sandy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,176. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $614,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
94,291
+7%since 2000
from 88,418 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
3,893 / sq mi
−1%since 2009
from 3,947 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.6
+29%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:92,386 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
87K89K92K95K98K2000201020202024Sandy
202494K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.5%(6,175)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(7,117)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147%(6,609)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.9%(6,478)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(4,884)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.8%(12,076)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.7%(13,891)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(10,988)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(11,193)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.1%(9,490)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.2%(3,977)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(1,413)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,176
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,871
+131%since 2000
from $22,928 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
+10%since 2010
from 0.387 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$614,100
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,777
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $768 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
24.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+55%since 2009
from 3.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(80,523)
Black0.5%(404)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(3,875)
Asian2.1%(1,894)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(73,418)
Black0.5%(467)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(10,740)
Asian3.6%(3,437)
Other6.6%(6,229)
Diversity Score
47
+70%since 2009
from 28 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5%(4,674)
South American3.3%(3,143)
Venezuelan1.3%(1,190)
Colombian0.6%(600)
Peruvian0.5%(441)
Guatemalan0.4%(418)
Puerto Rican0.4%(392)
Spaniard0.3%(319)
Argentine0.3%(278)
Paraguayan0.3%(251)
Ecuadorian0.3%(241)
+ 9 more hispanic origin groups with data
Panamanian0.2%(216)
Salvadoran0.1%(128)
Chilean0.1%(122)
Honduran0%(28)
Bolivian0%(12)
Cuban0%(11)
Asian origin
Chinese1.7%(1,569)
Asian Indian0.5%(516)
Filipino0.5%(477)
Korean0.3%(247)
Japanese0.2%(163)
Laotian0.1%(132)
Pakistani0.1%(96)
Taiwanese0.1%(79)
Mongolian0%(32)
Thai0%(29)
Cambodian0%(12)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.5%(511)
Samoan0.4%(357)
Marshallese0.1%(59)
Ancestry
English30.6%(28,860)
German11.3%(10,625)
Irish7%(6,569)
Scottish4.8%(4,485)
American4.3%(4,076)
Danish4.3%(4,008)
Italian3.4%(3,253)
Swedish3%(2,858)
Norwegian2.2%(2,058)
Welsh1.8%(1,661)
French1.5%(1,457)
Dutch1.5%(1,374)
+ 37 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1%(969)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(877)
Swiss0.9%(849)
British0.9%(845)
Russian0.8%(758)
Greek0.7%(702)
Iranian0.6%(583)
Canadian0.5%(477)
Armenian0.5%(455)
Arab0.5%(452)
Romanian0.4%(360)
Ukrainian0.3%(267)
Iraqi0.2%(235)
Finnish0.2%(186)
Hungarian0.2%(183)
Brazilian0.2%(179)
Australian0.2%(144)
Czech0.1%(137)
Austrian0.1%(124)
Portuguese0.1%(109)
Ethiopian0.1%(78)
Lebanese0.1%(70)
Lithuanian0.1%(64)
Nigerian0.1%(56)
Croatian0.1%(48)
Serbian0%(42)
Slovene0%(39)
Latvian0%(33)
Moroccan0%(25)
Slovak0%(23)
Belgian0%(18)
Egyptian0%(16)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 84.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2016
from 87.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.2%(10,582)
Married59.8%(21,700)
Widowed2.5%(917)
Divorced8.5%(3,082)
Women 15+
Never married25.5%(9,716)
Married56%(21,360)
Widowed6.5%(2,485)
Divorced11.9%(4,548)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy, Utah?

Sandy, Utah has about 94,291 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy, Utah?

The typical household in Sandy, Utah earns about $112,176 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy, Utah expensive?

In Sandy, Utah, the median home is worth about $614,100, and the typical rent is about $1,777 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy, Utah?

About 46.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy, Utah hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy, Utah?

About 5.5% of people in Sandy, Utah 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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