Sands Point, Nassau County, New York Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Sands Point, New York, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Sands Point, New York. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Sands Point, New York. The estimated population of Sands Point, New York is 2,714 people, with a median age of 45.3.

We can look at the total population in Sands Point over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,714
-2.55% -4.97%
2020
2,785
-2.69% -
2019
2,862
+0.18%
-
2018
2,857
+0.04%
-
2017
2,856
- -

Population of Sands Point, New York by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
82.1%
85.4%
-3.86%
Black/African American
0.9%
1.1%
-18.18%
Native
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
6.3%
3.4%
+85.29%
Asian
9.7%
9.5%
+2.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
0.6%
+16.67%
Other
0.2%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Sands Point, New York by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.3 -1.52% 45.5 -4.01% 44.6 +1.13%
2020 46 -4.56% 47.4 -0.42% 44.1 -9.07%
2019 48.2 +2.99% 47.6 +1.06% 48.5 +4.08%
2018 46.8 -1.89% 47.1 -2.28% 46.6 +1.53%
2017 47.7 - 48.2 - 45.9 -

The median age of Sands Point, New York gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 190 +2.24% 200 -0.35% 191 194
10 to 19 255 +28.54% 170 -8.74% 331 153
20 to 29 52 +76.25% 103 -34.31% 87 70
30 to 39 59 -3.89% 106 -17.95% 49 87
40 to 49 185 1.86% 236 -11.61% 180 208
50 to 59 355 -35.23% 250 -9.57% 245 225
60 to 69 162 -0.18% 216 -48.59% 161 128
70+ 155 +32.81% 162 +21.64% 208 197

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Sands Point, New York is $250,001.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Sands Point.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $250,001.00
  • 45 to 64
    $250,001.00
  • 65 and over
    $250,001.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Sands Point, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Sands Point, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Sands Point, New York is currently $428,126.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

61.74% of households in Sands Point are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Sands Point against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    3.99%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    6.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    2.46%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.45%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    61.74%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Sands Point is $137,840.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Sands Point by the total population of Sands Point.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Sands Point, New York, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Sands Point to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    33.53%
  • Bachelor's degree
    60.87%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    0.68%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    3.19%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.74%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Sands Point that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Sands Point over the age of 16 is 1,966.

Of those people, a total of 59.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Sands Point is 56.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 121 5.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 111 26.10% 24.10%
25 to 29 years 46 78.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 35 31.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 283 76.00% 11.20%
45 to 54 years 409 72.90% 6.40%
55 to 59 years 267 88.80% 5.10%
60 to 64 years 125 70.40% 5.70%
65 to 74 years 339 44.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 230 42.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Sands Point. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,699 59.00% 6.00%
Black or African American 9 66.70% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 232 63.40% 4.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 16 37.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 6 100.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 63 44.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,652 59.40% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Sands Point as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Sands Point is 1,101, with median earnings of $128,828.00.

Women in Sands Point, New York earning approximately 50.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,101 $128,828.00
Male 702 $174,375.00
Female 399 $88,359.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 303 $220,850.00
Business and Financial 110 $147,969.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $0.00
Legal 157 $250,001.00
Educational and Library 92 $54,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 180 $250,001.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $19,167.00
Sales 80 $71,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 49 $21,953.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 7 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 233 $221,827.00 70 $164,500.00
Business and Financial 105 $148,359.00 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 10 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 19 $0.00
Legal 93 $250,001.00 64 $198,333.00
Educational and Library 40 $54,667.00 52 $44,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 135 $250,001.00 45 $94,531.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 16 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 32 $19,167.00
Sales 45 $67,083.00 35 $110,208.00
Office and Administrative Support 10 $0.00 39 $21,172.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 12 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 7 $0.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 852 households in Sands Point, with an average household size of 3.15 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 727 families in Sands Point with an average family size of 3.26 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 648 46 33 125
Average Household Size 3.35 2.54 3.61 2.21
Total Families 648 46 33 0
Average Household Size 3.34 2.2 3.27 0

Poverty

Of the 727 families in Sands Point, 2.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Sands Point:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 979 housing units in Sands Point, New York.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 852 87.03%
Vacant 127 12.97%

3.68% of the total 979 housing units in Sands Point are rental units. This is approximately 36 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 811 are occupied by the owner - or 82.84% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Sands Point is $3,501.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Sands Point that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    5
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    5
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    31

Property Value

The median value of a property in Sands Point is $2,000,001.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Sands Point that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    5
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    0
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    44
  • $1,000,000 or more
    756

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Sands Point. The chart below shows the number of properties in Sands Point that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    120
  • 1940 to 1949
    93
  • 1950 to 1959
    303
  • 1960 to 1969
    151
  • 1970 to 1979
    80
  • 1980 to 1989
    50
  • 1990 to 1999
    71
  • 2000 to 2009
    63
  • 2010 to 2013
    33
  • 2014 or later
    15

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Sands Point that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    33
  • 1 vehicle available
    127
  • 2 vehicles available
    399
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    293

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Sands Point get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Sands Point that commute to work in a particular way.

42.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Sands Point.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    27
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    56
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    75
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    34
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    65
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    31
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    74
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    28
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    51
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    78
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    292
  • 90 or more minutes
    50

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Sands Point, New York in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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