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Sandy Hook

Wisconsin · 268 residents · 1.41 sq mi
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Sandy Hook is a city of 268 people in Wisconsin. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute runs 14 minutes. The median age is 34.5, younger than the US median of 38.9. Median home value sits at $193,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% 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

268
+3%since 2023
from 261 in 2023
2010 – 2024
190 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 185 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
34.5
−2%since 2023
from 35.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.41 sq mi
Population, 20102024
222288355421487201020202024Sandy Hook
2024268
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(14)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.6%(7)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193%(8)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3440.3%(108)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.1%(27)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.1%(11)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.7%(34)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.4%(44)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.1%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$83,409
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $80,720 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$44,924
+9%since 2023
from $41,387 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.343
+7%since 2023
from 0.319 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services16.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$193,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $184,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,071
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $941 in 2023
US average: $1,442
57.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
42.4% rent
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.27 people
+2%since 2023
from 2.23 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
5.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
18.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+2%since 2023
from 2.3 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German35.8%(96)
American9%(24)
English8.2%(22)
Irish8.2%(22)
French5.6%(15)
Czech2.6%(7)
Norwegian2.2%(6)
Greek1.9%(5)
Italian1.9%(5)
Swedish1.5%(4)
Dutch1.1%(3)
Section 05

Education

23.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
7.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.7 min
−11%since 2023
from 15.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
73.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 73.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
26.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
72.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
96.5%
US average: 74.6%
6.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
46.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 53.3% in 2023
49.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 46.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
3.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
94.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
92.9%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.3%(33)
Married70.6%(96)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.1%(7)
Women 15+
Never married2.7%(3)
Married81.1%(90)
Widowed3.6%(4)
Divorced12.6%(14)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
71.3%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
19.8%
US average: 13.8%
21.3%
US average: 18.4%
4.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
89.2%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
24.6%
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 era100%(5)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 5 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 Hook, Wisconsin?

Sandy Hook, Wisconsin has about 268 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy Hook, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sandy Hook, Wisconsin earns about $83,409 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy Hook, Wisconsin expensive?

In Sandy Hook, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $193,800, and the typical rent is about $1,071 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Hook, Wisconsin?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Hook, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy Hook, Wisconsin?

About 6.0% of people in Sandy Hook, Wisconsin 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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