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Sandston

Virginia · 7,571 residents · 9.865 sq mi
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Sandston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $154,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,571
−1%vs 2011
vs 7,613 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
767 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 772 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 34.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20247K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,202
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $47,927 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,318
−6%vs 2011
vs $22,797 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.383 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$154,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $157,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $930 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.1% in 2011
42.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.1%
+7.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.4% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+4%vs 2011
vs 3.3 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(4,227)
Black30.9%(2,350)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(571)
Asian3.6%(274)
Other2.5%(191)
Diversity Score73.6%(5,604)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.9%(4,459)
Black32.4%(2,456)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(359)
Asian1.3%(95)
Other2.6%(199)
Diversity Score68.1%(5,153)
Diversity Score
68
−8%vs 2011
vs 74 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 21.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.1% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.5%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.5% in 2011
Female
53.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.5% in 2011
Foreign born
7.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandston, Virginia?

Sandston, Virginia has about 7,571 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandston, Virginia?

The typical household in Sandston, Virginia earns about $45,202 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 $154,100, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in Sandston, Virginia?

About 11.8% 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 19.0% of people in Sandston, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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