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Sandy Level

Virginia · 407 residents · 6.75 sq mi
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Sandy Level is a city of 407 people in Virginia. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 1% of adults. Households here earn about 53% less than in Virginia as a whole. The typical home is worth $110,900, having more than doubled since 2000. The population has fallen 41% since 2000. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

407
−41%since 2000
from 689 in 2000
2000 – 2024
60 / sq mi
+30%since 2009
from 46 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
36.9
+8%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
6.75 sq mi
Population, 20002024
2373604846077302000201020202024Sandy Level
2024407
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 930%(122)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 341%(4)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4436.1%(147)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 547.9%(32)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.1%(33)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8415.5%(63)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$43,468
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,089 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$15,083
+18%since 2000
from $12,757 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
3.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.249
+18%since 2010
from 0.210 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information37.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$110,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
51.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
48.4% rent
25.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.18 people
+56%since 2010
from 2.04 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
34.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.6
−10%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(174)
Black73.1%(504)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(289)
Black29%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
51
+24%since 2009
from 42 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

Ancestry
American66.1%(269)
English4.9%(20)
Section 05

Education

1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+44.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
37.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2020
from 21.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
58.5%
+37.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
58.5%
+37.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
35.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.5%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
35.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2013
from 29.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
85.9%
+29.9 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
88.3%
+22.2 ptssince 2020
from 66.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
99.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 96.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.5%(36)
Married68.8%(97)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.7%(8)
Women 15+
Never married5.6%(8)
Married78.5%(113)
Widowed16%(23)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2013
from 29.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
27.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2020
from 38.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
21.9%
+20.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
19.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 22.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
71.5%
+23.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−12.7 ptssince 2020
from 12.7% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
39.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 41.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
85.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2020
from 70.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 10 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Level, Virginia?

Sandy Level, Virginia has about 407 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy Level, Virginia?

The typical household in Sandy Level, Virginia earns about $43,468 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy Level, Virginia expensive?

In Sandy Level, Virginia, the median home is worth about $110,900.

How educated are people in Sandy Level, Virginia?

About 1.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Level, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy Level, Virginia?

About 3.7% of people in Sandy Level, Virginia 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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