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Sandy

Utah · 96,904 residents · 24.222 sq mi
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Sandy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,715. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $375,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Utah median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96,904
+10%since 2000
from 88,418 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
4,001 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 3,650 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+26%since 2000
from 29.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
87K89K92K95K98K2000201020202024Sandy
202494K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,715
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,649
+77%since 2000
from $22,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,800
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $180,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,399
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $768 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+44%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score16.9%(14,903)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(76,172)
Black0.9%(866)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(10,423)
Asian4.1%(4,020)
Other3.8%(3,689)
Diversity Score43%(41,673)
Diversity Score
43
+155%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 34.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy, Utah?

Sandy, Utah has about 96,904 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy, Utah?

The typical household in Sandy, Utah earns about $95,715 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 $375,800, and the typical rent is about $1,399 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy, Utah?

About 43.0% 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 3.9% of people in Sandy, Utah live below the federal poverty line.

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