Sandy Lake is a borough located in Mercer County Pennsylvania. Sandy Lake has a 2024 population of 628. Sandy Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.79% annually and its population has decreased by -3.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 648 in 2020.
The average household income in Sandy Lake is $78,310 with a poverty rate of 14.06%. The median age in Sandy Lake is 32.1 years: 30 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sandy Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 740 | 95.48% |
| Two or more races | 25 | 3.23% |
| Other race | 10 | 1.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 320 | 2.42 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
| Non Family | 120 | 1.37 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 119 | 3.19 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Female | 66 | 2.91 | 39.4 | 60.6 |
| Male | 15 | 2.6 | 40 | 60 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
60.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 11 | 2.15% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 7.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 186 | 36.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 46 | 9% |
| High School Graduate | 154 | 30.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 1.76% |
| Some College | 68 | 13.31% |
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 | 490 | 470 | 230 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 46.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,083 | $66,094 | $52,891 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,893 | $0 | $55,893 |
| High School Graduate | $31,786 | $33,125 | $28,958 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,778 | $52,778 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,536 | $53,421 | $36,838 |
| Some College | $32,778 | $47,083 | $27,344 |
$45,536
Average Earnings
$53,421
Average Male
$36,838
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.44% of Sandy Lake residents speak only English, while 0.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 740 | 106 | 14.32% |
| Multiple | 25 | 3 | 12% |
14.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.65%
Male Poverty Rate
19.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sandy Lake is White, with 14.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sandy Lake is Multiple, with 12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35% |
| Some College | 19.05% |
| High School | 9.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 26.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Female Employed | 9.27% |
| Male Employed | 6.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,000 | $84,024 |
| Households | $75,000 | $78,310 |
| Married Families | $115,938 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,125 | $58,748 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
49
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Vietnam | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48 | 8.53% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.7%
Labor Force Participation
71.5%
Employment Rate
8.1%
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
80%
Born in Sandy Lake
98.71%
Native Born
1.29%
Foreign Born
0.39%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
98.71% of Sandy Lake residents were born in the United States, with 80% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 603 | -5 | -0.82% |
| 2028 | 608 | -5 | -0.82% |
| 2027 | 613 | -5 | -0.81% |
| 2026 | 618 | -5 | -0.8% |
| 2025 | 623 | -5 | -0.8% |
| 2024 | 628 | -5 | -0.79% |
| 2023 | 633 | -7 | -1.09% |
| 2022 | 640 | -5 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 645 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 648 | 23 | 3.68% |
| 2019 | 625 | -7 | -1.11% |
| 2018 | 632 | -4 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 636 | -9 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 645 | -7 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 652 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2014 | 649 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 649 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2012 | 652 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 654 | -2 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 656 | 0 | 0% |