Sandpoint is a city located in Bonner County Idaho. Sandpoint has a 2024 population of 10,455. It is also the county seat of Bonner County. Sandpoint is currently growing at a rate of 4.3% annually and its population has increased by 19.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,730 in 2020.
The average household income in Sandpoint is $78,399 with a poverty rate of 16.1%. The median age in Sandpoint is 42.4 years: 40.8 years for males, and 45 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sandpoint was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,850 | 88.21% |
| Two or more races | 685 | 7.7% |
| Other race | 158 | 1.78% |
| Asian | 140 | 1.57% |
| Native American | 26 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 0.19% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,542 | 2.38 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Married | 1,545 | 2.96 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Non Family | 1,544 | 1.45 | 46 | 54 |
| Female | 326 | 3.37 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Male | 127 | 3.98 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 324 | 4.93% |
| Associates Degree | 670 | 10.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,632 | 24.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 738 | 11.24% |
| High School Graduate | 1,237 | 18.83% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 340 | 5.18% |
| Some College | 1,627 | 24.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,747 | 5,222 | 2,214 |
| 2+ Races | 419 | 361 | 57 |
| Hispanic | 388 | 328 | 104 |
| Other Race | 125 | 82 | 8 |
| Asian | 104 | 85 | 11 |
| Native American | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| Black | 18 | 13 | 3 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 38.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,364 | $58,600 | $34,114 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,978 | $74,297 | $47,011 |
| High School Graduate | $32,691 | $34,009 | $25,139 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,171 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,244 | $38,805 | $29,276 |
| Some College | $28,922 | $43,409 | $27,813 |
$33,244
Average Earnings
$38,805
Average Male
$29,276
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.05% of Sandpoint residents speak only English, while 3.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,246 | 1,170 | 16.15% |
| Hispanic | 655 | 116 | 17.71% |
| Multiple | 638 | 37 | 5.8% |
| Asian | 130 | 21 | 16.15% |
| Other | 150 | 19 | 12.67% |
| Native | 11 | 2 | 18.18% |
16.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.3%
Male Poverty Rate
16.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sandpoint is Native, with 18.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sandpoint is Multiple, with 5.8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.39% |
| Some College | 13.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.93% |
| Female Employed | 9.39% |
| Male Employed | 8.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,429 | $102,121 |
| Households | $60,208 | $78,399 |
| Married Families | $89,489 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,238 | $44,787 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
457
Number of Veterans
434
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 217 |
| Second Gulf War | 70 |
| First Gulf War | 62 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 161 |
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
| 65 to 74 | 99 |
| 55 to 64 | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 411 | 6.62% |
| Other Race | 32 | 25.6% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 2.74% |
| Black | 3 | 13.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
59.3%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
27.08%
Born in Sandpoint
96.49%
Native Born
3.51%
Foreign Born
2.24%
Non Citizen
1.27%
Naturalized
96.49% of Sandpoint residents were born in the United States, with 27.08% having been born in Idaho. 2.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,612 | 432 | 3.55% |
| 2028 | 12,180 | 431 | 3.67% |
| 2027 | 11,749 | 431 | 3.81% |
| 2026 | 11,318 | 432 | 3.97% |
| 2025 | 10,886 | 431 | 4.12% |
| 2024 | 10,455 | 431 | 4.3% |
| 2023 | 10,024 | 256 | 2.62% |
| 2022 | 9,768 | 610 | 6.66% |
| 2021 | 9,158 | 428 | 4.9% |
| 2020 | 8,730 | -261 | -2.9% |
| 2019 | 8,991 | 282 | 3.24% |
| 2018 | 8,709 | 275 | 3.26% |
| 2017 | 8,434 | 411 | 5.12% |
| 2016 | 8,023 | 155 | 1.97% |
| 2015 | 7,868 | 77 | 0.99% |
| 2014 | 7,791 | 172 | 2.26% |
| 2013 | 7,619 | 141 | 1.89% |
| 2012 | 7,478 | -2 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 7,480 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2010 | 7,478 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,835 | 1,632 | 31.37% |
| 1990 | 5,203 | 743 | 16.66% |
| 1980 | 4,460 | 316 | 7.63% |
| 1970 | 4,144 | -211 | -4.85% |
| 1960 | 4,355 | 90 | 2.11% |
| 1950 | 4,265 | -91 | -2.09% |
| 1940 | 4,356 | 1,066 | 32.4% |
| 1930 | 3,290 | 414 | 14.39% |
| 1920 | 2,876 | -117 | -3.91% |
| 1910 | 2,993 | -9,619 | -76.27% |