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.

Sandy, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

94,291

Median Agei

37.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

77.9%73,418

Hispanic/Latino

11.4%10,740

Two or More

4.5%4,264

Asian

3.6%3,437

Other

1%907

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.7%640

Black

0.5%467

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%418

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%1,343

High School Diploma

16.3%10,283

Some College (<1 yr)

8.7%5,491

Some College (1+ yr)

14.2%8,942

Associate's Degree

8.6%5,448

Bachelor's Degree

29.1%18,372

Master's Degree

12.6%7,953

Professional Degree

2.8%1,744

Doctorate

1.5%954

HS or Higher

96%

BA or Higher

46%

Graduate+

16.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$614,100

Median Renti

$1,777

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.2%25,255

Renter-Occupied

24.8%8,313

Total Units

34,790

Homeownership

75.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.4%353

$50K–$100K

1%246

$100K–$150K

1%250

$150K–$200K

1.2%305

$200K–$300K

2.3%586

$300K–$500K

24.5%6,180

$500K–$1M

57.8%14,608

$1M+

10.8%2,727

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

114

$750–$1,000

196

$1,000–$1,250

540

$1,250–$1,500

1,308

$1,500–$2,000

3,339

$2,000+

2,571

Year Built

2020 or later

1.5%539

2010–2019

11.9%4,123

2000–2009

9.1%3,182

1990–1999

17.7%6,156

1980–1989

17.7%6,174

1970–1979

32.4%11,256

1960–1969

5.4%1,867

1950–1959

2.1%717

1940–1949

0.3%110

1939 or earlier

1.9%666

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

85.9%28,834

Electricity

12.3%4,122

Bottled/LP Gas

1%350

No Fuel

0.5%154

Solar

0.2%55

Wood

0.1%45

Coal

0%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$112,176

Mean Household Incomei

$145,848

Per Capita Incomei

$52,871

Poverty Ratei

5.4%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

50,377

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3%1,007

$10K–$15K

1.1%364

$15K–$20K

0.9%295

$20K–$25K

1.6%535

$25K–$30K

1.7%565

$30K–$35K

2.4%789

$35K–$40K

2.5%836

$40K–$45K

1.9%644

$45K–$50K

2.3%762

$50K–$60K

6.1%2,035

$60K–$75K

8%2,689

$75K–$100K

12.5%4,200

$100K–$125K

12%4,034

$125K–$150K

9.5%3,204

$150K–$200K

12.1%4,060

$200K+

22.5%7,549

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

293

Residentsi

393

Avg. Tenant Renti

$442/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

44 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers186 homes79% occupied$451/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8107 homes97% occupied$427/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $112,176/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $34K/yr

85.3%

Very low income$34K–$56K/yr

14.1%

Low income$56K–$90K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

68% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

19.1% of subsidized households are minority

35.3% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.7% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

9,68010.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,344

China

925

India

452

Canada

303

United Kingdom

268

Philippines

223

Korea

179

Guatemala

130

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

48,409

Avg. Commutei

22.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

49,004

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,289(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured