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Sandston

Virginia · 7,399 residents · 9.865 sq mi
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Sandston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,238. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $219,900. Households here earn about 36% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% 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

Total population
7,399
+6%since 2023
from 7,011 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
750 / sq mi
+6%since 2023
from 711 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
−1%since 2023
from 39.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7K7K7K8K8K201020202024Sandston
20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,238
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $57,708 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,236
+1%since 2023
from $33,063 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+5%since 2023
from 0.402 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$219,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $201,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,211
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,199 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.5% in 2023
45.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+6%since 2023
from 3.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(3,655)
Black32.6%(2,286)
Hispanic / Latino8.1%(569)
Asian1.7%(122)
Other5.4%(379)
Diversity Score76.5%(5,364)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.5%(3,884)
Black33.1%(2,446)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(567)
Asian1.6%(122)
Other5.1%(380)
Diversity Score75.8%(5,608)
Diversity Score
76
−1%since 2023
from 77 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+3%since 2023
from 23.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 49.3% in 2023
Female
51.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.7% in 2023
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 90.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandston, Virginia?

Sandston, Virginia has about 7,399 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandston, Virginia?

The typical household in Sandston, Virginia earns about $59,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandston, Virginia expensive?

In Sandston, Virginia, the median home is worth about $219,900, and the typical rent is about $1,211 a month.

How educated are people in Sandston, Virginia?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sandston, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandston, Virginia?

About 13.9% of people in Sandston, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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