Sandy Lake township is located in Mercer County Pennsylvania. Sandy Lake township has a 2024 population of 1,179. Sandy Lake township is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,196 in 2020.
The average household income in Sandy Lake township is $79,849 with a poverty rate of 8.36%. The median age in Sandy Lake township is 50 years: 51.9 years for males, and 47 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sandy Lake township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,118 | 89.66% |
| Other race | 65 | 5.21% |
| Two or more races | 54 | 4.33% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.24% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 600 | 2.08 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Married | 359 | 2.56 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| Non Family | 207 | 1.14 | 96.1 | 3.9 |
| Male | 25 | 2.36 | 48 | 52 |
| Female | 9 | 3.67 | 100 | 0 |
2.53
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
93.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 3.62% |
| Associates Degree | 115 | 11.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 146 | 15.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 7.95% |
| High School Graduate | 422 | 43.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.55% |
| Some College | 158 | 16.32% |
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 | 891 | 844 | 223 |
| Other Race | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,833 | $70,250 | $40,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,719 | $60,208 | $55,625 |
| High School Graduate | $39,676 | $61,563 | $29,896 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,313 | $50,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,125 | $58,292 | $37,569 |
| Some College | $51,827 | $57,609 | $43,750 |
$47,125
Average Earnings
$58,292
Average Male
$37,569
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.79% of Sandy Lake township residents speak only English, while 3.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.11% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,112 | 92 | 8.27% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 12 | 37.5% |
| Multiple | 54 | 12 | 22.22% |
8.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.18%
Male Poverty Rate
6.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sandy Lake township is Hispanic, with 37.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sandy Lake township is White, with 8.27% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.05%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22% |
| High School | 13.98% |
| Some College | 3.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 5.49% |
| Male Employed | 2.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,118 | $97,222 |
| Households | $61,786 | $79,849 |
| Married Families | $75,972 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,917 | $45,144 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.0%
Male Marriage Rate
58.4%
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
171
Number of Veterans
164
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 109 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 92 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106 | 11.18% |
| Other Race | 65 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.14%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
3.9%
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
82.2%
Born in Sandy Lake township
98.56%
Native Born
1.44%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
1.2%
Naturalized
98.56% of Sandy Lake township residents were born in the United States, with 82.2% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,154 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 1,159 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 1,164 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 1,169 | -5 | -0.43% |
| 2025 | 1,174 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 1,179 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,184 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2022 | 1,189 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 1,196 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,196 | 32 | 2.75% |
| 2019 | 1,164 | -10 | -0.85% |
| 2018 | 1,174 | -9 | -0.76% |
| 2017 | 1,183 | -12 | -1% |
| 2016 | 1,195 | -13 | -1.08% |
| 2015 | 1,208 | -10 | -0.82% |
| 2014 | 1,218 | -5 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 1,223 | -9 | -0.73% |
| 2012 | 1,232 | -1 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 1,233 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1,233 | 0 | 0% |