Sandston, VA Demographics
What is the population of Sandston?
There are 7,152 residents in Sandston, with a median age of 37.9. Of this, 47.01% are males and 52.99% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.94% of the resident pool in Sandston, while non-US-born citizens account for 3.01%. Additionally, 4.05% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 6,449 people in Sandston currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 7,152 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 3,362 | 5.4% |
| Female Population | 3,790 | -2.6% |
Male Population 47.01%
Female Population 52.99%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 37.9 | -0.5% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 6,647 | -0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 215 | 80.7% |
| Not Citizen | 290 | -4.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.94%
Citizen not U.S. Born 3.01%
Not Citizen 4.05%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Same County | 461 | -37.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 161 | 21.1% |
| Moved from Different State | 70 | 29.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 6,449 | 4.8% |
Moved from Same County 6.46%
Moved from Same State 2.25%
Moved from Different State 0.98%
Same House as Last Year 90.31%
What are the employment statistics in Sandston?
White-collar workers make up 75.07% of the working population in Sandston, while blue-collar employees account for 24.93%. There are also 246 entrepreneurs in Sandston (5.96% of the workforce); 3,086 workers employed in private companies (74.78%); and 505 people working in governmental institutions (12.24%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,098 | 1.0% |
| Blue Collar | 1,029 | 8.8% |
White Collar 75.07%
Blue Collar 24.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 246 | 50.9% |
| Private Companies | 3,086 | -3.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 505 | 25.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 290 | 11.1% |
Self Employees 5.96%
Private Companies 74.78%
Governmental Workers 12.24%
Not for Profit Companies 7.03%
How many households are there in Sandston?
There are a total of 3,003 households in Sandston, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.14% of these Sandston households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.86%. Additionally, 30.9% of households have children and 69.1% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 3,003 | 3.5% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,746 | -1.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,257 | 11.7% |
Family Households 58.14%
Non-Family Households 41.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 928 | 1.6% |
| Households without Children | 2,075 | 4.3% |
Households with Children 30.9%
Households without Children 69.1%
What are the median and average incomes in Sandston?
The average annual household income in Sandston is $70,898, while the median household income sits at $61,384 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $67,628, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $69,293. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $91,354 and $38,145, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $70,898 | 8.1% |
| Median Household Income | $61,384 | 13.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 11 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 6,320 | -0.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sandston?
There are 3,136 housing units in Sandston, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1972. Of the 3,003 occupied housing units in Sandston, 47.62% are owner-occupied, while 52.38% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 65.66% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $192,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,120 per month in Sandston.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 3,136 | 2.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1972 | 0.2% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 169 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 452 | -8.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 581 | -2.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 307 | -12.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 354 | -6.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 190 | -25.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 737 | 39.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 305 | 11.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 41 | 272.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,003 | 3.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,430 | 1.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $1,573 | 5.7% |
Owner Occupied 47.62%
Renter Occupied 52.38%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 939 | 2.5% |
| Without Mortgage | 491 | -1.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $192,200 | 22.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $185,400 | 24.7% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,120 | 5.2% |
With Mortgage 65.66%
Without Mortgage 34.34%
What is the level of education in Sandston?
Approximately 57.25% of the population in Sandston holds a high school degree (that's 3,307 residents), while 17.02% have attained a college certificate (1,339 locals) and 9.9% have a bachelor's degree (572 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 272 | -13.7% |
| Some High School | 3,307 | 2.8% |
| Some College | 1,339 | 6.4% |
| Associate Degree | 504 | 10.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 572 | 3.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 138 | -2.8% |
No High School 4.71%
Some High School 57.25%
Some College 17.02%
Associate Degree 8.73%
Bachelor's Degree 9.9%
Graduate Degree 2.39%
What is the marital status of Sandston residents?
A total of 2,414 people in Sandston have never been married (which represents 39.63% of the total population), while 2,580 of them are wedded (42.35%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 387 (6.35%) and 715 (11.74%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,414 | 7.1% |
| Married | 2,580 | 3.1% |
| Separated | 387 | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 383 | 4.4% |
| Divorced | 715 | 715.0% |
Never Married 39.63%
Married 42.35%
Separated 6.35%
Widowed 6.29%
Divorced 11.74%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sandston?
The top three means of transportation people in Sandston use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 3,517 residents commute by car, 40 prefer going to work by walking and 8 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,517 | 0.3% |
| Railroad | 8 | N/A |
| Walk | 40 | 14.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Sandston by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.