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Sand Lake

Alaska · Anchorage · 13,343 residents · 3.067 sq mi
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The short version

Sand Lake is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,230. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. Median home value is $373,783. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Sand Lake; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,343
Population density
4,351 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,230
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$49,312
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$373,783
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,550
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(7,414)
Black3.8%(505)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(675)
Asian9.2%(1,233)
Other26.4%(3,516)
Diversity Score76.2%(10,162)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(7,414)
Black3.8%(505)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(675)
Asian9.2%(1,233)
Other26.4%(3,516)
Diversity Score76.2%(10,162)
Diversity Score
76
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.5%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Female
50.6%
Foreign born
11.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sand Lake, Anchorage, Alaska?

Sand Lake, Anchorage, Alaska has about 13,343 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sand Lake, Anchorage, Alaska?

The typical household in Sand Lake, Anchorage, Alaska earns about $100,230 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sand Lake, Anchorage, Alaska expensive?

In Sand Lake, Anchorage, Alaska, the median home is worth about $373,783, and the typical rent is about $1,550 a month.

How educated are people in Sand Lake, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 29.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sand Lake, Anchorage, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sand Lake, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 8.3% of people in Sand Lake, Anchorage, Alaska 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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