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Sandy Level

Virginia · 407 residents · 6.749 sq mi
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Sandy Level has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,468. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 282 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. Households here earn about 53% less than the Virginia median.

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

Total population
407
−41%since 2000
from 689 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
60 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+8%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2373604846077302000201020202024Sandy Level
2024407
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,468
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,089 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$110,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
48.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+15%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(174)
Black73.1%(504)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.6%(335)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(289)
Black29%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.5%(209)
Diversity Score
51
+6%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
58.5%
+37.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
Female
35.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.5%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.6%
+19.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+29.9 ptssince 2017
from 56.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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