Sandstone is a city located in Pine County Minnesota. Sandstone has a 2024 population of 2,477. Sandstone is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually and its population has increased by 0.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,459 in 2020.
The average household income in Sandstone is $52,252 with a poverty rate of 23.39%. The median age in Sandstone is 39.6 years: 39.2 years for males, and 42.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sandstone was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,004 | 78.1% |
| Black or African American | 269 | 10.48% |
| Two or more races | 145 | 5.65% |
| Native American | 105 | 4.09% |
| Asian | 35 | 1.36% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 661 | 2.37 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 339 | 1.16 | 47.5 | 52.5 |
| Married | 190 | 3.28 | 81.1 | 18.9 |
| Male | 70 | 3.39 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Female | 62 | 5.03 | 21 | 79 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
54.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 218 | 10.94% |
| Associates Degree | 206 | 10.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 134 | 6.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 1.81% |
| High School Graduate | 968 | 48.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 3.11% |
| Some College | 368 | 18.47% |
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 | 1,371 | 1,198 | 132 |
| Black | 258 | 228 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 217 | 160 | 9 |
| Native American | 92 | 84 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 35 | 9 |
| Asian | 26 | 26 | 4 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,813 | $42,813 | $43,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,417 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,271 | $24,583 | $32,955 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $23,500 |
| Overall | $32,500 | $27,500 | $34,306 |
| Some College | $32,600 | $0 | $33,750 |
$32,500
Average Earnings
$27,500
Average Male
$34,306
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.7% of Sandstone residents speak only English, while 14.3% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,229 | 259 | 21.07% |
| Multiple | 134 | 70 | 52.24% |
| Native | 41 | 34 | 82.93% |
| Hispanic | 178 | 30 | 16.85% |
23.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.82%
Male Poverty Rate
23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sandstone is Native, with 82.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sandstone is Hispanic, with 16.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.14% |
| Some College | 19.15% |
| High School | 15.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.16% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 30.43% |
| Female Employed | 7.1% |
| Male Employed | 4.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,833 | $63,233 |
| Households | $39,602 | $52,252 |
| Married Families | $76,053 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,125 | $36,814 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.1%
Male Marriage Rate
27.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
155
Number of Veterans
152
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 30 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 45 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 55 to 64 | 39 |
| 65 to 74 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 7.68% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 7.38% |
| Native American | 8 | 8.7% |
| Asian | 8 | 22.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
29.4%
Labor Force Participation
27.8%
Employment Rate
5.4%
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
56.51%
Born in Sandstone
94.43%
Native Born
5.57%
Foreign Born
2.69%
Non Citizen
2.88%
Naturalized
94.43% of Sandstone residents were born in the United States, with 56.51% having been born in Minnesota. 2.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,500 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2028 | 2,496 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2027 | 2,491 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2026 | 2,486 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2025 | 2,482 | 5 | 0.2% |
| 2024 | 2,477 | 4 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 2,473 | 324 | 15.08% |
| 2022 | 2,149 | -323 | -13.07% |
| 2021 | 2,472 | 13 | 0.53% |
| 2020 | 2,459 | -179 | -6.79% |
| 2019 | 2,638 | -21 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 2,659 | 34 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 2,625 | -13 | -0.49% |
| 2016 | 2,638 | -117 | -4.25% |
| 2015 | 2,755 | 28 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 2,727 | -24 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 2,751 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 2,759 | -65 | -2.3% |
| 2011 | 2,824 | -14 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 2,838 | 0 | 0% |