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Sandy Level

Virginia · 464 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 $33,594. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 225 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,600. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
464
−33%since 2000
from 689 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
69 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+41%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2373604846077302000201020202024Sandy Level
2024407
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,594
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,917
−7%since 2000
from $12,757 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$616
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.9%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
48.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+38%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(182)
Black50.4%(234)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(19)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score67.2%(312)
Diversity Score
67
+38%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+46.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+84%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.1%
−31.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.8%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 70.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Level, Virginia?

Sandy Level, Virginia has about 464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandy Level, Virginia earns about $33,594 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 $102,600, and the typical rent is about $616 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Level, Virginia?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% 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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