Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sandyston, NJ Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,924

Median Agei

44.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.5%1,742

Two or More

7.3%140

Hispanic/Latino

2%38

Asian

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.7%24

High School Diploma

29.7%417

Some College (<1 yr)

7%99

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%142

Associate's Degree

9.1%128

Bachelor's Degree

27.5%387

Master's Degree

5.6%78

Professional Degree

1.2%17

Doctorate

2.6%36

HS or Higher

94.5%

BA or Higher

36.9%

Graduate+

9.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$297,900

Median Renti

$1,688

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.8%767

Renter-Occupied

4.2%34

Total Units

907

Homeownership

95.8%

Vacancy Rate

11.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.3%25

$50K–$100K

1.6%12

$100K–$150K

3.4%26

$150K–$200K

8.3%64

$200K–$300K

34.2%262

$300K–$500K

35.7%274

$500K–$1M

12.3%94

$1M+

1.3%10

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.9%17

2000–2009

12.5%113

1990–1999

5.6%51

1980–1989

8.6%78

1970–1979

10.9%99

1960–1969

7.3%66

1950–1959

23.6%214

1940–1949

9.9%90

1939 or earlier

19.7%179

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

63.4%508

Wood

16.5%132

Bottled/LP Gas

11.6%93

Electricity

4.9%39

Utility Gas

2.1%17

Coal

1%8

Other

0.5%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,609

Mean Household Incomei

$141,094

Per Capita Incomei

$59,502

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

1,053

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%29

$15K–$20K

0.9%7

$20K–$25K

3.5%28

$25K–$30K

1.4%11

$30K–$35K

0.7%6

$35K–$40K

0.9%7

$40K–$45K

0.6%5

$45K–$50K

2.6%21

$50K–$60K

4.9%39

$60K–$75K

8.1%65

$75K–$100K

19.4%155

$100K–$125K

17.2%138

$125K–$150K

7.4%59

$150K–$200K

19%152

$200K+

9.9%79

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers4 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

723.7%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

963

Avg. Commutei

36.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,004

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

93(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.8%Insured

4.2%Uninsured