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95,635
TOTAL POPULATION
48,607
MALE POPULATION
47,028
FEMALE POPULATION
103.36
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.75
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$47,480
PER CAPITA INCOME
$118,774
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$108,165
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
60.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,411
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
51,460
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
69.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sandy Zip Codes

Sandy Area Codes

Race in Sandy

The most populous races in Sandy are White / Caucasian (80,161 | 83.8%), Hispanic or Latino (9,944 | 10.4%), and Two or more Races (5,780 | 6.0%).
Race in Sandy
Race# Population% Population
Asian3,4323.6%
Black / African American8220.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific7950.8%
Hispanic or Latino9,94410.4%
Native / Alaskan5140.5%
White / Caucasian80,16183.8%
Two or more Races5,7806.0%
Some other Race4,1314.3%
Total95,635100.0%

Ancestry in Sandy

The most populous ancestries reported in Sandy are English (25,726 | 26.9%), German (10,831 | 11.3%), Irish (5,852 | 6.1%), Mexican (4,754 | 5.0%), and European (4,707 | 4.9%), together accounting for 54.2% of all Sandy residents.
Ancestry in Sandy
Ancestry# Population% Population
African340.0%
American3,6133.8%
Apache960.1%
Arab4150.4%
Argentinean3120.3%
Armenian6820.7%
Australian2160.2%
Austrian3620.4%
Basque660.1%
Belgian310.0%
Bhutanese5050.5%
Bolivian180.0%
Brazilian3690.4%
British1,8882.0%
Bulgarian90.0%
Burmese5750.6%
Cambodian220.0%
Canadian3410.4%
Central American3170.3%
Central American Indian760.1%
Cherokee400.0%
Chickasaw160.0%
Chilean900.1%
Chippewa340.0%
Choctaw1510.2%
Colombian3090.3%
Costa Rican230.0%
Creek450.1%
Croatian980.1%
Cuban1220.1%
Cypriot90.0%
Czech1710.2%
Czechoslovakian1030.1%
Danish3,9474.1%
Dutch1,6651.7%
Eastern European5830.6%
Ecuadorian1950.2%
Egyptian300.0%
English25,72626.9%
European4,7074.9%
Fijian170.0%
Filipino410.0%
Finnish810.1%
French1,5301.6%
French Canadian2060.2%
German10,83111.3%
Greek6020.6%
Guamanian / Chamorro90.0%
Guatemalan930.1%
Honduran710.1%
Hungarian1800.2%
Icelander330.0%
Indian (Asian)1,6421.7%
Iranian6320.7%
Iraqi1460.2%
Irish5,8526.1%
Italian3,0423.2%
Jamaican60.0%
Korean6750.7%
Laotian210.0%
Latvian260.0%
Lebanese1120.1%
Lithuanian770.1%
Malaysian1670.2%
Mexican4,7545.0%
Mexican American Indian1330.1%
Moroccan140.0%
Native Hawaiian3040.3%
Navajo3760.4%
Nicaraguan190.0%
Nigerian1260.1%
Northern European6570.7%
Norwegian2,1172.2%
Paiute110.0%
Pakistani2010.2%
Palestinian210.0%
Panamanian460.1%
Paraguayan2830.3%
Pennsylvania German140.0%
Peruvian2480.3%
Polish1,0441.1%
Portuguese1690.2%
Puerto Rican3000.3%
Romanian3440.4%
Russian6530.7%
Salvadoran650.1%
Samoan2990.3%
Scandinavian1,4551.5%
Scotch-Irish7000.7%
Scottish4,3134.5%
Serbian450.1%
Sierra Leonean300.0%
Sioux260.0%
Slavic150.0%
Slovak690.1%
Slovene340.0%
South African890.1%
South American2,7452.9%
South American Indian780.1%
Spaniard4290.4%
Spanish8040.8%
Sri Lankan2900.3%
Subsaharan African4500.5%
Swedish3,6323.8%
Swiss9501.0%
Syrian150.0%
Thai6860.7%
Tongan4800.5%
Ukrainian1750.2%
Uruguayan160.0%
Venezuelan1,2741.3%
Welsh1,8892.0%
Yugoslavian1630.2%
Zimbabwean570.1%
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Immigrants in Sandy

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sandy came from Latin America (4,206 | 4.4%), Asia (3,473 | 3.6%), South America (2,218 | 2.3%), Central America (1,904 | 2.0%), and Europe (1,753 | 1.8%), together accounting for 14.2% of all Sandy residents.
Immigrants in Sandy
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa2130.2%
Argentina2340.2%
Armenia690.1%
Asia3,4733.6%
Australia1100.1%
Austria120.0%
Belgium90.0%
Bolivia30.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina420.0%
Brazil5720.6%
Bulgaria90.0%
Canada2720.3%
Caribbean840.1%
Central America1,9042.0%
Chile1140.1%
China7640.8%
Colombia2790.3%
Costa Rica80.0%
Cuba310.0%
Czechoslovakia400.0%
Denmark200.0%
Eastern Africa740.1%
Eastern Asia1,1611.2%
Eastern Europe9291.0%
Egypt140.0%
El Salvador340.0%
England1220.1%
Europe1,7531.8%
France160.0%
Germany2880.3%
Greece70.0%
Guatemala400.0%
Haiti530.1%
Honduras440.1%
Hong Kong770.1%
India4620.5%
Iran4880.5%
Iraq1760.2%
Israel140.0%
Italy80.0%
Japan820.1%
Korea3000.3%
Kuwait60.0%
Laos750.1%
Latin America4,2064.4%
Lebanon480.1%
Lithuania80.0%
Malaysia560.1%
Mexico1,7521.8%
Moldova1460.2%
Morocco160.0%
Nepal330.0%
Netherlands1100.1%
Nicaragua90.0%
Nigeria270.0%
Northern Africa300.0%
Northern Europe3300.4%
Norway220.0%
Oceania1640.2%
Pakistan270.0%
Panama170.0%
Peru1980.2%
Philippines2160.2%
Poland880.1%
Romania390.0%
Russia2070.2%
Saudi Arabia160.0%
Scotland210.0%
Serbia200.0%
South Africa750.1%
South America2,2182.3%
South Central Asia1,0291.1%
South Eastern Asia7750.8%
Southern Europe270.0%
Spain120.0%
Sweden70.0%
Switzerland320.0%
Syria530.1%
Taiwan410.0%
Thailand920.1%
Ukraine700.1%
Uzbekistan190.0%
Venezuela7420.8%
Vietnam3360.4%
Western Africa270.0%
Western Asia5030.5%
Western Europe4670.5%
Yemen80.0%
Zimbabwe380.0%
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Sex and Age in Sandy

Sex and Age in Sandy

The most populous age groups in Sandy are 10 to 14 Years (3,993 | 8.2%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (3,450 | 7.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sandy
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,616 (7.4%)2,535 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years3,665 (7.5%)3,311 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years3,993 (8.2%)2,982 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years3,037 (6.2%)3,285 (7.0%)
20 to 24 Years3,048 (6.3%)2,424 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Years3,492 (7.2%)3,033 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years3,133 (6.5%)3,304 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years3,763 (7.7%)3,450 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years3,191 (6.6%)3,100 (6.6%)
45 to 49 Years3,167 (6.5%)2,980 (6.3%)
50 to 54 Years2,388 (4.9%)2,954 (6.3%)
55 to 59 Years2,532 (5.2%)2,926 (6.2%)
60 to 64 Years3,027 (6.2%)3,153 (6.7%)
65 to 69 Years2,499 (5.1%)2,915 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years1,719 (3.5%)1,855 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years1,391 (2.9%)1,315 (2.8%)
80 to 84 Years463 (0.9%)487 (1.0%)
85 Years and over483 (1.0%)1,019 (2.2%)
Total48,607 (100.0%)47,028 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sandy

Median Family Size in Sandy

The median family size in Sandy is 3.34 persons per family, with married-couple families (20,358 | 82.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.41 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (3,121 | 12.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.98 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sandy
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple20,358 (82.3%)3.41
Single Male/Father1,263 (5.1%)3.04
Single Female/Mother3,121 (12.6%)2.98
Total Families24,742 (100.0%)3.34

Median Household Size in Sandy

The median household size in Sandy is 2.91 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,263 | 3.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.57 persons per household. non-family households (8,005 | 24.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.36 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sandy
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple20,358 (62.2%)3.44
Single Male/Father1,263 (3.9%)3.57
Single Female/Mother3,121 (9.5%)3.15
Non-family8,005 (24.4%)1.36
Total Households32,747 (100.0%)2.91

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sandy

Out of a total of 32,747 households in Sandy, 24,742 (75.6%) are family households, while 8,005 (24.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 9,770, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 6,008.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sandy
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-6,008 (18.3%)
2-Person Households9,770 (29.8%)1,634 (5.0%)
3-Person Households5,367 (16.4%)206 (0.6%)
4-Person Households4,771 (14.6%)119 (0.4%)
5-Person Households2,736 (8.4%)38 (0.1%)
6-Person Households1,303 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households795 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total24,742 (75.6%)8,005 (24.4%)

Female Fertility in Sandy

Fertility by Age in Sandy

Average fertility rate in Sandy is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 84.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 66.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sandy
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years82 (7.4%)25.0
20 to 34 years740 (66.5%)84.0
35 to 50 years291 (26.2%)29.0
Total1,113 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sandy

88.2% of women with births (1,113) in Sandy are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 47.6% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 3.4% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sandy
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years43 (52.4%)39 (47.6%)
20 to 34 years658 (88.9%)82 (11.1%)
35 to 50 years281 (96.6%)10 (3.4%)
Total982 (88.2%)131 (11.8%)

Fertility by Education in Sandy

Average fertility rate in Sandy is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 74.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 19.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 32.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sandy
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School63 (5.7%)19.0
High School Diploma192 (17.2%)49.0
College or Associate's Degree311 (27.9%)48.0
Bachelor's Degree365 (32.8%)62.0
Graduate Degree182 (16.4%)74.0
Total1,113 (100.0%)50.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sandy

11.8% of women with births in Sandy are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 30.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sandy
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School44 (69.8%)19 (30.2%)
High School Diploma149 (77.6%)43 (22.4%)
College or Associate's Degree279 (89.7%)32 (10.3%)
Bachelor's Degree328 (89.9%)37 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree182 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total982 (88.2%)131 (11.8%)

Income in Sandy

Income Overview in Sandy

Per Capita Income in Sandy is $47,480, while median incomes of families and households are $118,774 and $108,165 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income95,635$47,480
Median Family Income24,742$118,774
Mean Family Income24,742$148,026
Median Household Income32,747$108,165
Mean Household Income32,747$134,942
Income Deficit24,742$11,411
Wage / Income Gap (%)95,63539.09%
Wage / Income Gap ($)95,63560.91¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index95,6350.40

Earnings by Sex in Sandy

Average Earnings in Sandy are $49,852, $63,175 for men and $38,481 for women, a difference of 39.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Sandy
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male29,469 (54.6%)$63,175
Female24,517 (45.4%)$38,481
Total53,986 (100.0%)$49,852

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sandy

The most common earnings brackets in Sandy are $100,000+ for men (8,443 | 28.6%) and $100,000+ for women (3,061 | 12.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sandy
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,042 (3.5%)1,564 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999582 (2.0%)1,050 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $7,499522 (1.8%)1,130 (4.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999536 (1.8%)670 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499569 (1.9%)587 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999576 (1.9%)615 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499442 (1.5%)805 (3.3%)
$17,500 to $19,999250 (0.9%)658 (2.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499366 (1.2%)735 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999784 (2.7%)795 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,483 (5.0%)1,278 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,298 (4.4%)1,534 (6.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,154 (3.9%)1,182 (4.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,145 (3.9%)983 (4.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,365 (4.6%)1,361 (5.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999998 (3.4%)881 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,962 (6.7%)1,956 (8.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,859 (6.3%)1,590 (6.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,093 (13.9%)2,082 (8.5%)
$100,000+8,443 (28.6%)3,061 (12.5%)
Total29,469 (100.0%)24,517 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sandy

Average earnings in Sandy are $73,421 for men and $46,474 for women, a difference of 36.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $115,496, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $34,764. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $75,369, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,222.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sandy
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,764$27,222
High School Diploma$49,799$29,599
College or Associate's Degree$59,586$42,432
Bachelor's Degree$90,723$55,215
Graduate Degree$115,496$75,369
Total$73,421$46,474

Family Income in Sandy

Family Income Brackets in Sandy

According to the Sandy family income data, there are 6,235 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.2% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 247 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sandy
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003221.3%
$10,000 to $14,9992471.0%
$15,000 to $24,9992971.2%
$25,000 to $34,9996682.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,2875.2%
$50,000 to $74,9992,92011.8%
$75,000 to $99,9993,61214.6%
$100,000 to $149,9996,23525.2%
$150,000 to $199,9993,76115.2%
$200,000+5,39421.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sandy

6-person families (1,268 | 5.1%) account for the highest median family income in Sandy with $141,808 per family, while 2-person families (10,333 | 41.8%) have the highest median income of $51,815 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sandy
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families10,333 (41.8%)$103,630
3-Person Families5,403 (21.8%)$114,634
4-Person Families4,453 (18.0%)$139,288
5-Person Families2,521 (10.2%)$139,877
6-Person Families1,268 (5.1%)$141,808
7+ Person Families764 (3.1%)$137,143
Total24,742 (100.0%)$118,774

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sandy

The median family income in Sandy is $118,774, with families comprising 3+ earners (4,193) having the highest median family income of $171,023, while families with no earners (2,470) have the lowest median family income of $66,029, accounting for 17.0% and 10.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sandy
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,470 (10.0%)$66,029
1 Earner6,767 (27.4%)$101,514
2 Earners11,312 (45.7%)$131,061
3+ Earners4,193 (17.0%)$171,023
Total24,742 (100.0%)$118,774

Household Income in Sandy

Household Income Brackets in Sandy

With 7,139 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Sandy, accounting for 21.8% of all households. In contrast, only 393 households (1.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sandy
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0007532.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993931.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,0483.2%
$25,000 to $34,9991,5064.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992,0636.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994,35513.3%
$75,000 to $99,9994,87914.9%
$100,000 to $149,9997,13921.8%
$150,000 to $199,9994,58514.0%
$200,000+6,02518.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sandy

The median household income in Sandy is $108,165, with the highest median household income of $126,295 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 12,154 households (37.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $63,646, with 898 households (2.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sandy
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years898 (2.7%)$63,646
25 to 44 Years11,104 (33.9%)$117,082
45 to 64 Years12,154 (37.1%)$126,295
65+ Years8,591 (26.2%)$78,181
Total32,747 (100.0%)$108,165

Poverty in Sandy

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sandy

With 3.9% poverty level for males and 5.2% for females among the residents of Sandy, 15 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 90 males (10.0%) and 548 females (8.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sandy
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years48 (1.4%)169 (6.7%)
5 Years13 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years155 (3.5%)262 (6.7%)
12 to 14 Years128 (5.3%)89 (4.7%)
15 Years90 (10.0%)29 (3.6%)
16 and 17 Years24 (1.8%)73 (4.8%)
18 to 24 Years186 (4.8%)205 (6.0%)
25 to 34 Years341 (5.1%)548 (8.6%)
35 to 44 Years283 (4.1%)177 (2.7%)
45 to 54 Years157 (2.8%)166 (2.8%)
55 to 64 Years232 (4.2%)333 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years114 (2.7%)271 (5.7%)
75 Years and over133 (5.8%)128 (4.6%)
Total1,904 (3.9%)2,450 (5.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sandy

According to the poverty statistics in Sandy, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.6% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sandy
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3,456 (98.6%)2,366 (93.3%)
5 Years758 (98.3%)476 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years4,308 (96.5%)3,634 (93.3%)
12 to 14 Years2,296 (94.7%)1,804 (95.3%)
15 Years807 (90.0%)773 (96.4%)
16 and 17 Years1,297 (98.2%)1,444 (95.2%)
18 to 24 Years3,678 (95.2%)3,185 (94.0%)
25 to 34 Years6,284 (94.9%)5,789 (91.3%)
35 to 44 Years6,666 (95.9%)6,373 (97.3%)
45 to 54 Years5,379 (97.2%)5,750 (97.2%)
55 to 64 Years5,315 (95.8%)5,724 (94.5%)
65 to 74 Years4,088 (97.3%)4,475 (94.3%)
75 Years and over2,154 (94.2%)2,628 (95.4%)
Total46,486 (96.1%)44,421 (94.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sandy

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sandy show that 1.9% or 378 of the total 20,358 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 6.7%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.0%, which includes 67 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sandy
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children10,598 (97.6%)263 (2.4%)
1 or 2 Children6,656 (99.0%)67 (1.0%)
3 or 4 Children2,417 (98.9%)26 (1.1%)
5 or more Children309 (93.3%)22 (6.7%)
Total19,980 (98.1%)378 (1.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sandy

According to the poverty data in Sandy, 12.0% or 151 single-father households and 10.0% or 311 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 64 households (73.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (57.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sandy
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children70 (15.6%)52 (3.2%)
1 or 2 Children17 (2.3%)203 (15.6%)
3 or 4 Children64 (73.6%)33 (21.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)23 (57.5%)
Total151 (12.0%)311 (10.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sandy

The poverty data for Sandy shows that 378 of the married-couple family households (1.9%) and 462 of the single-parent households (10.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (6.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 household (57.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sandy
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children263 (2.4%)122 (5.9%)
1 or 2 Children67 (1.0%)220 (10.8%)
3 or 4 Children26 (1.1%)97 (40.3%)
5 or more Children22 (6.7%)23 (57.5%)
Total378 (1.9%)462 (10.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Sandy

Employment by Class of Employer in Sandy

Among the 49,768 employed individuals in Sandy, private company employees (34,807 | 69.9%), not-for-profit organizations (3,813 | 7.7%), and self-employed (incorporated) (2,893 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sandy
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees34,80769.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2,8935.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,3154.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations3,8137.7%
Local Government Employees2,8295.7%
State Government Employees2,1774.4%
Federal Government Employees9091.8%
Unpaid Family Workers250.1%
Total49,768100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sandy

According to the labor force statistics for Sandy, out of the total population over 16 years of age (73,831), 69.7% or 51,460 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.2% or 1,132 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 91.0% or 4,980 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 5.0% or 159 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sandy
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,236 (48.4%)98 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Years4,980 (91.0%)224 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years5,540 (84.9%)61 (1.1%)
30 to 34 Years5,536 (86.0%)66 (1.2%)
35 to 44 Years11,559 (85.6%)185 (1.6%)
45 to 54 Years9,754 (84.9%)215 (2.2%)
55 to 59 Years4,143 (75.9%)33 (0.8%)
60 to 64 Years4,258 (68.9%)64 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,182 (35.4%)159 (5.0%)
75 Years and over279 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total51,460 (69.7%)1,132 (2.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sandy

According to labor force statistics for Sandy, 82.2% of individuals (40,765) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (49,593) are in the labor force, with 1.5% or 611 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.1% or 19,841 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 3.6% or 224 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sandy
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,571 (68.0%)14 (0.6%)
High School Diploma6,231 (74.2%)302 (3.6%)
College / Associate Degree13,141 (81.6%)306 (1.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher19,841 (87.1%)159 (0.7%)
Total40,765 (82.2%)744 (1.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sandy

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sandy are Management (6,878 | 13.7%), Community & Social Service (5,588 | 11.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (5,172 | 10.3%), Business & Financial (4,379 | 8.7%), and Computers & Mathematics (3,350 | 6.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sandy

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sandy, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.7%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (76.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (76.6%), Health Technologists (69.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (68.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sandy
OccupationMaleFemale
Management4,619 (67.2%)2,259 (32.8%)
Business & Financial2,234 (51.0%)2,145 (49.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science3,962 (76.6%)1,210 (23.4%)
Computers & Mathematics2,566 (76.6%)784 (23.4%)
Architecture & Engineering992 (86.7%)152 (13.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science404 (59.6%)274 (40.4%)
Community & Social Service 2,098 (37.5%)3,490 (62.5%)
Education, Arts & Media318 (40.1%)476 (60.0%)
Legal Services & Support392 (50.6%)382 (49.3%)
Education Instruction & Library630 (23.4%)2,068 (76.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment758 (57.3%)564 (42.7%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,031 (31.8%)2,214 (68.2%)
Health Technologists723 (30.4%)1,655 (69.6%)
Total (Category)13,944 (55.2%)11,318 (44.8%)
Total (Overall)27,703 (55.1%)22,598 (44.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sandy are Food Preparation & Serving (1,918 | 3.8%), Healthcare Support (1,126 | 2.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,018 | 2.0%), Personal Care & Service (1,008 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (695 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Sandy

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sandy, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.6%), Security & Protection (75.7%), and Firefighting & Prevention (73.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (89.3%), Healthcare Support (77.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (61.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sandy
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support254 (22.6%)872 (77.4%)
Security & Protection526 (75.7%)169 (24.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention371 (73.5%)134 (26.5%)
Law Enforcement155 (81.6%)35 (18.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving733 (38.2%)1,185 (61.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance680 (66.8%)338 (33.2%)
Personal Care & Service108 (10.7%)900 (89.3%)
Total (Category)2,301 (39.9%)3,464 (60.1%)
Total (Overall)27,703 (55.1%)22,598 (44.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sandy are Office & Administration (6,159 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (5,607 | 11.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sandy

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sandy
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,378 (60.3%)2,229 (39.8%)
Office & Administration1,710 (27.8%)4,449 (72.2%)
Total (Category)5,088 (43.2%)6,678 (56.8%)
Total (Overall)27,703 (55.1%)22,598 (44.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sandy are Construction & Extraction (2,093 | 4.2%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,171 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 0.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sandy

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sandy
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction2,036 (97.3%)57 (2.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,137 (97.1%)34 (2.9%)
Total (Category)3,173 (97.1%)94 (2.9%)
Total (Overall)27,703 (55.1%)22,598 (44.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sandy are Production (1,699 | 3.4%), Transportation (1,316 | 2.6%), and Material Moving (1,226 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sandy

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sandy
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,275 (75.0%)424 (25.0%)
Transportation1,058 (80.4%)258 (19.6%)
Material Moving864 (70.5%)362 (29.5%)
Total (Category)3,197 (75.4%)1,044 (24.6%)
Total (Overall)27,703 (55.1%)22,598 (44.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sandy

Employment Industries in Sandy

The major employment industries in Sandy include Health Care & Social Assistance (6,289 | 12.5%), Retail Trade (6,033 | 12.0%), Professional & Scientific (5,596 | 11.1%), Finance & Insurance (5,126 | 10.2%), and Educational Services (4,269 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Sandy

Employment Industries by Sex in Sandy

The Sandy industries that see more men than women are Construction (95.9%), Wholesale Trade (76.9%), and Transportation & Warehousing (75.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (73.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (66.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (58.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sandy
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting34 (58.6%)24 (41.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction128 (52.0%)118 (48.0%)
Construction3,082 (95.9%)133 (4.1%)
Manufacturing2,947 (71.3%)1,189 (28.7%)
Wholesale Trade957 (76.9%)287 (23.1%)
Retail Trade3,240 (53.7%)2,793 (46.3%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,623 (75.1%)537 (24.9%)
Utilities195 (65.7%)102 (34.3%)
Information428 (52.6%)386 (47.4%)
Finance & Insurance3,011 (58.7%)2,115 (41.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing968 (59.2%)666 (40.8%)
Professional & Scientific3,512 (62.8%)2,084 (37.2%)
Enterprise Management21 (48.8%)22 (51.2%)
Administrative & Support1,010 (47.5%)1,115 (52.5%)
Educational Services1,154 (27.0%)3,115 (73.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2,112 (33.6%)4,177 (66.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation453 (46.9%)513 (53.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services991 (41.6%)1,392 (58.4%)
Public Administration1,119 (58.0%)811 (42.0%)
Total27,703 (55.1%)22,598 (44.9%)

Education in Sandy

School Enrollment in Sandy

The most common levels of schooling among the 25,378 students in Sandy are high school (5,731 | 22.6%), middle school (5,696 | 22.4%), and elementary school (5,583 | 22.0%).
School Enrollment in Sandy
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,9307.6%
Kindergarten1,3685.4%
Elementary School5,58322.0%
Middle School5,69622.4%
High School5,73122.6%
College / Undergraduate4,13216.3%
Graduate / Professional9383.7%
Total25,378100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sandy

Out of a total of 25,378 students who are enrolled in schools in Sandy, 4,187 (16.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 21,191 (83.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 831 (55.8% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 6,213 (91.8% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sandy
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds657 (44.2%)831 (55.8%)
5 to 9 Year Old5,836 (85.8%)967 (14.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds6,213 (91.8%)557 (8.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4,002 (91.3%)380 (8.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds907 (84.0%)173 (16.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,811 (84.2%)339 (15.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,091 (77.6%)315 (22.4%)
35 Years and over668 (51.4%)631 (48.6%)
Total21,191 (83.5%)4,187 (16.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sandy

Business (5,922 | 19.2%), science & technology (3,372 | 10.9%), social sciences (3,089 | 10.0%), engineering (2,797 | 9.0%), and education (2,775 | 9.0%) are the most common fields of study among 30,891 individuals in Sandy who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sandy
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1,9936.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,5485.0%
Physical & Health Sciences8412.7%
Psychology1,2594.1%
Social Sciences3,08910.0%
Engineering2,7979.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies5161.7%
Science & Technology3,37210.9%
Business5,92219.2%
Education2,7759.0%
Literature & Languages1,2334.0%
Liberal Arts & History9153.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1,2083.9%
Communications1,5885.1%
Arts & Humanities1,8355.9%
Total30,891100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sandy

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sandy

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sandy are males with 2 vehicles (11,631, accounting for 42.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (9,362, making up 52.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sandy
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle376 (1.4%)250 (1.1%)
1 Vehicle2,175 (7.9%)2,614 (11.7%)
2 Vehicles11,631 (42.4%)9,362 (42.0%)
3 Vehicles7,821 (28.5%)6,059 (27.2%)
4 Vehicles3,523 (12.8%)2,716 (12.2%)
5 or more Vehicles1,920 (7.0%)1,272 (5.7%)
Total27,446 (100.0%)22,273 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sandy

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sandy are 20 to 24 minutes (7,774 commuters, 19.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (6,718 commuters, 16.4%), and 30 to 34 minutes (6,245 commuters, 15.2%).
Commute Time in Sandy
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,0292.5%
5 to 9 Minutes3,3308.1%
10 to 14 Minutes5,92414.5%
15 to 19 Minutes6,71816.4%
20 to 24 Minutes7,77419.0%
25 to 29 Minutes3,5038.6%
30 to 34 Minutes6,24515.2%
35 to 39 Minutes1,1782.9%
40 to 44 Minutes1,5233.7%
45 to 59 Minutes2,1075.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1,0122.5%
90 or more Minutes6081.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Sandy

The most common commute times in Sandy are 20 to 24 minutes (4,627 commuters, 20.1%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (3,147 commuters, 17.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sandy
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes360 (1.6%)669 (3.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,494 (6.5%)1,836 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,106 (13.5%)2,818 (15.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,637 (15.8%)3,081 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,627 (20.1%)3,147 (17.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes1,967 (8.5%)1,536 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,493 (15.2%)2,752 (15.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes825 (3.6%)353 (2.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes987 (4.3%)536 (3.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,384 (6.0%)723 (4.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes699 (3.0%)313 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes468 (2.0%)140 (0.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sandy

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sandy are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (3,867, 16.8%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (2,837, 15.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sandy
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM917 (4.0%)377 (2.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM737 (3.2%)389 (2.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM894 (3.9%)351 (2.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,341 (5.8%)912 (5.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM2,058 (8.9%)1,351 (7.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,900 (12.6%)1,971 (11.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,169 (13.8%)2,648 (14.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3,867 (16.8%)2,837 (15.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1,780 (7.7%)2,281 (12.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,245 (9.7%)1,493 (8.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM705 (3.1%)752 (4.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM273 (1.2%)440 (2.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,221 (5.3%)1,048 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM940 (4.1%)1,054 (5.9%)
Total23,047 (100.0%)17,904 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sandy

Occupancy by Ownership in Sandy

Of the total 32,747 dwellings in Sandy, owner-occupied units account for 25,038 (76.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,709 (23.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sandy
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25,03876.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7,70923.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units32,747100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sandy

Occupancy by Household Size in Sandy
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household6,00818.3%
2-Person Household11,40434.8%
3-Person Household5,57317.0%
4+ Person Household9,76229.8%
Total Housing Units32,747100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sandy

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sandy
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3,532 (58.8%)2,476 (41.2%)
2-Person Household9,069 (79.5%)2,335 (20.5%)
3-Person Household4,311 (77.4%)1,262 (22.6%)
4+ Person Household8,126 (83.2%)1,636 (16.8%)
Total Housing Units25,038 (76.5%)7,709 (23.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sandy

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sandy
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School574 (64.3%)318 (35.6%)
High School Diploma3,292 (64.9%)1,780 (35.1%)
College/Associate Degree7,621 (71.7%)3,008 (28.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher13,551 (83.9%)2,603 (16.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sandy

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sandy
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5,67217.3%
35 to 44 Years6,33019.3%
45 to 54 Years5,75417.6%
55 to 64 Years6,40019.5%
65 to 74 Years5,20115.9%
75 to 84 Years2,4127.4%
85 Years and Over9783.0%
Total32,747100.0%

Housing Finances in Sandy

Median Income by Occupancy in Sandy

Median Income by Occupancy in Sandy
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied25,038 (76.5%)$119,901
Renter-Occupied7,709 (23.5%)$70,783
Average32,747 (100.0%)$108,165

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sandy

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sandy
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000271 (1.1%)239 (3.1%)
$5,000 to $9,999217 (0.9%)40 (0.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999262 (1.1%)126 (1.6%)
$15,000 to $19,999138 (0.5%)232 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999411 (1.6%)264 (3.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999869 (3.5%)629 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,242 (5.0%)813 (10.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,569 (10.3%)1,799 (23.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,655 (14.6%)1,223 (15.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9995,790 (23.1%)1,361 (17.6%)
$150,000 or more9,614 (38.4%)983 (12.8%)
Total25,038 (100.0%)7,709 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sandy

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sandy
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300624 (2.5%)13 (0.2%)
$300 to $4992,739 (10.9%)49 (0.6%)
$500 to $7993,720 (14.9%)125 (1.6%)
$800 to $9991,205 (4.8%)154 (2.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4992,855 (11.4%)2,666 (34.6%)
$1,500 to $1,9995,075 (20.3%)2,752 (35.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4994,168 (16.7%)1,229 (15.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,961 (7.8%)352 (4.6%)
$3,000 or more2,691 (10.7%)214 (2.8%)
Total25,038 (100.0%)7,709 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sandy

Housing Structures in Sandy

Housing Structures in Sandy
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached24,06373.5%
Single Unit, Attached2,1526.6%
2 Unit Apartments2100.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3981.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7492.3%
10 or more Apartments4,56313.9%
Mobile Home / Other6121.9%
Total32,747100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sandy

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sandy
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached22,421 (93.2%)1,642 (6.8%)
Single Unit, Attached1,598 (74.3%)554 (25.7%)
2 Unit Apartments11 (5.2%)199 (94.8%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments81 (20.3%)317 (79.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments219 (29.2%)530 (70.8%)
10 or more Apartments202 (4.4%)4,361 (95.6%)
Mobile Home / Other506 (82.7%)106 (17.3%)
Total25,038 (76.5%)7,709 (23.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sandy

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sandy
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room30 (0.1%)457 (5.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms268 (1.1%)2,107 (27.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms2,590 (10.3%)2,757 (35.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms6,298 (25.2%)1,339 (17.4%)
8 or more Rooms15,852 (63.3%)1,049 (13.6%)
Total25,038 (100.0%)7,709 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sandy

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sandy
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas22,857 (91.3%)5,888 (76.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas148 (0.6%)172 (2.2%)
Electricity1,953 (7.8%)1,534 (19.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)11 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels73 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used7 (0.0%)104 (1.3%)
Total25,038 (100.0%)7,709 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sandy

Household Vehicle Usage in Sandy
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle364 (1.5%)638 (8.3%)
1 Vehicle3,734 (14.9%)3,023 (39.2%)
2 Vehicles11,581 (46.3%)2,830 (36.7%)
3 or more Vehicles9,359 (37.4%)1,218 (15.8%)
Total25,038 (100.0%)7,709 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sandy

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sandy

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,06116,977
Median Property Value$487,300$494,400
Median Household Income$93,272$7,440
Monthly Housing Costs$555$2,676
Real Estate Taxes$2,735$279

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sandy

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sandy
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000388 (4.8%)133 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99957 (0.7%)66 (0.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999545 (6.8%)1,545 (9.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9993,282 (40.7%)6,989 (41.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,354 (29.2%)5,349 (31.5%)
$750,000 to $999,999869 (10.8%)1,964 (11.6%)
$1,000,000 or more566 (7.0%)931 (5.5%)
Total8,061 (100.0%)16,977 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sandy

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sandy
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000266 (3.3%)278 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999440 (5.5%)222 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999432 (5.4%)371 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,999681 (8.5%)437 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,100 (13.7%)561 (3.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,407 (17.4%)1,469 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,561 (19.4%)2,248 (13.2%)
$150,000 or more2,174 (27.0%)4,229 (24.9%)
Total8,061 (100.0%)16,977 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sandy

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sandy
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,062 (13.2%)135,504 (798.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x973 (12.1%)2,123 (12.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,048 (13.0%)3,426 (20.2%)
4.0x or more4,877 (60.5%)3,601 (21.2%)
Total8,061 (100.0%)16,977 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sandy

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sandy
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800390 (4.8%)95 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,499300 (3.7%)246 (1.5%)
$800 to $1,4996,971 (86.5%)1,039 (6.1%)
Total8,061 (100.0%)16,977 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sandy

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sandy

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sandy
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years7,088 (95.6%)327 (4.4%)
6 to 18 Years17,171 (94.3%)1,030 (5.7%)
19 to 25 Years6,679 (89.5%)779 (10.4%)
26 to 34 Years10,748 (91.2%)1,032 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years12,039 (89.4%)1,429 (10.6%)
45 to 54 Years10,305 (90.0%)1,140 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years10,885 (93.8%)719 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years8,835 (98.7%)113 (1.3%)
75 Years and older5,011 (99.4%)32 (0.6%)
Total88,761 (93.1%)6,601 (6.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sandy

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sandy
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born7,088 (95.6%)327 (4.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen17,171 (94.3%)1,030 (5.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen6,679 (89.5%)779 (10.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sandy

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sandy
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,876 (85.3%)494 (14.7%)
$25,000 to $49,9996,503 (82.6%)1,366 (17.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,044 (89.3%)1,086 (10.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99912,204 (92.1%)1,044 (7.9%)
$100,000 and over57,935 (95.7%)2,607 (4.3%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sandy

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sandy
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,247 (16.8%)5,979 (80.6%)
6 to 18 Years2,174 (11.9%)15,565 (85.5%)
19 to 25 Years406 (5.4%)6,378 (85.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,100 (9.3%)10,220 (86.8%)
35 to 44 Years699 (5.2%)11,634 (86.4%)
45 to 54 Years851 (7.4%)9,879 (86.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,144 (9.9%)10,070 (86.8%)
65 to 74 Years7,999 (89.4%)5,120 (57.2%)
75 Years and over4,953 (98.2%)2,754 (54.6%)
Total20,573 (21.6%)77,599 (81.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sandy

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sandy
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years821 (8.3%)491 (5.7%)
18 to 34 Years699 (6.7%)607 (6.2%)
35 to 64 Years1,204 (6.7%)1,350 (7.3%)
65 to 74 Years595 (14.2%)832 (17.5%)
75 Years and over1,157 (50.6%)1,289 (46.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sandy

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sandy: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years24 (0.2%)38 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years38 (0.4%)50 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years245 (1.4%)223 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years377 (9.0%)390 (8.2%)
75 Years and over623 (27.2%)565 (20.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sandy: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years162 (1.6%)99 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years93 (0.9%)138 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years144 (0.8%)261 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years88 (2.1%)99 (2.1%)
75 Years and over185 (8.1%)259 (9.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sandy: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years654 (6.6%)424 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years575 (5.5%)437 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years453 (2.5%)597 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years40 (0.9%)120 (2.5%)
75 Years and over148 (6.5%)307 (11.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sandy: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years170 (1.7%)83 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years176 (1.7%)74 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years663 (3.7%)632 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years199 (4.7%)406 (8.6%)
75 Years and over643 (28.1%)748 (27.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sandy: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years136 (1.4%)120 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years215 (2.1%)101 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years268 (1.5%)123 (0.7%)
65 to 74 Years8 (0.2%)141 (3.0%)
75 Years and over126 (5.5%)360 (13.1%)

Technology Access in Sandy

Computing Device Access in Sandy

Computing Device Access in Sandy
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop30,06491.8%
Smartphone30,69893.7%
Tablet24,38774.5%
No Computing Device6422.0%
Total32,747100.0%

Internet Access in Sandy

Internet Access in Sandy
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet470.1%
Broadband Home26,81581.9%
Cellular Data Only2,3947.3%
Satellite Internet2,6358.1%
No Internet2,3527.2%
Total32,747100.0%

Sandy Summary

Sandy, Utah is a city located in Salt Lake County, Utah, United States. It is part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The population was 87,461 at the 2010 census, making it the sixth-largest city in Utah. Sandy is home to the Shops at South Town shopping mall, the Jordan Commons entertainment and dining complex, and the South Towne Exposition Center.

History

Sandy was first settled in 1848 by Mormon pioneers, who named it after the nearby Sandy Creek. The area was originally known as South Jordan, but was later changed to Sandy. The city was incorporated in 1893 and has grown steadily since then.

Geography

Sandy is located in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, at the base of the Oquirrh Mountains. It is bordered by the cities of Draper to the south, Midvale to the west, and South Jordan to the north. The city covers an area of approximately 33 square miles.

Climate

Sandy has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 46°F, with an average high of 79°F in July and an average low of 24°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 17.5 inches.

Economy

Sandy is home to several major employers, including the Kennecott Utah Copper mine, the South Towne Exposition Center, and the Shops at South Town shopping mall. The city is also home to several technology companies, including Adobe, eBay, and Oracle.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 87,461 people, 28,845 households, and 21,945 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,637.3 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the city was 84.2% White, 2.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 4.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.2% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $63,945, and the median income for a family was $71,945. The per capita income for the city was $27,945. About 4.2% of families and 5.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 4.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sandy?
Total Population of Sandy is 95,635.
What is the Total Male Population of Sandy?
Total Male Population of Sandy is 48,607.
What is the Total Female Population of Sandy?
Total Female Population of Sandy is 47,028.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sandy?
There are 103.36 Males per 100 Females in Sandy.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sandy?
There are 96.75 Females per 100 Males in Sandy.
What is the Median Population Age in Sandy?
Median Population Age in Sandy is 36.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sandy
Average Family Size in Sandy is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sandy
Average Household Size in Sandy is 2.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sandy?
Per Capita income in Sandy is $47,480.
What is the Median Family Income in Sandy?
Median Family Income in Sandy is $118,774.
What is the Median Household income in Sandy?
Median Household Income in Sandy is $108,165.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sandy?
Income or Wage Gap in Sandy is 39.1%.
Women in Sandy earn 60.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sandy?
Family Income Deficit in Sandy is $11,411.
Families that are below poverty line in Sandy earn $11,411 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sandy?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sandy is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sandy?
There are 51,460 People in the Labor Forcein in Sandy.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sandy?
69.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Sandy.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sandy?
Unemployment Rate in Sandy is 2.2%.