Sandy, UT

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2024 Population

94,291

US Senator

Mike Lee

Republican Party

US Senator

John Curtis

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.6

1.9% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

5.47%

0.204% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$112,176

0.84% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$614,100

9.17% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

49,004

0.934% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Sandy, UT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95% of the residents in Sandy, UT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sandy, UT are Skin Science Institute (67 degrees awarded in 2024) and Collectiv Academy (57 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Sandy, UT was $614,100, and the homeownership rate was 75.2%.

Most people in Sandy, UT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sandy, UT was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Sandy, UT is home to a population of 94.3k people, from which 95% are citizens. As of 2024, 10.2% of Sandy, UT residents were born outside of the country (9.63k people).

In 2024, there were 20.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (73.4k people) in Sandy, UT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.63k Other (Hispanic) and 3.54k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95%

2024 Citizenship

95%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 95% of Sandy, UT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sandy, UT was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sandy, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sandy, UT

White (Non-Hispanic)
73.4k ± 1.67k
Other (Hispanic)
3.63k ± 1.25k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.54k ± 743

11.4%

Hispanic Population

10.7k people

11.4% of the people in Sandy, UT are hispanic (10.7k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sandy, UT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Utah.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
104,058 ± 7,797 people
Venezuela
13,264 ± 2,822 people
Peru
9,271 ± 2,361 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Utah was Mexico, the natal country of 104,058 Utah residents, followed by Venezuela with 13,264 and Peru with 9,271.

Foreign-Born Population

10.2%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

9.63k people

10.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

9.65k people

As of 2024, 10.2% of Sandy, UT residents (9.63k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sandy, UT was 10.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sandy, UT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,174 ± 341
Gulf War (2001-)
1,050 ± 254
Gulf War (1990s)
411 ± 143

Sandy, UT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Sandy, UT.

Health

94.6% of the population of Sandy, UT has health coverage, with 61.2% on employee plans, 5.79% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 15% on non-group plans, and 0.798% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Utah see 1,785 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,785 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1441 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 248 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.2% under 18 years, 18.9% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

5.36%

Uninsured

61.2%

Employer Coverage

5.79%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

15%

Non-Group

0.798%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sandy, UT declined by 13.3% from 6.18% to 5.36%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sandy, UT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Sandy, UT employs 49k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sandy, UT were Retail Trade (6,276 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,174 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,540 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($110,343), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($102,098), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($101,049).

Employment

Occupations

49k

2024 Value

± 1,700

−0.934%

1 Year decline

± 4.98%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sandy, UT declined at a rate of −0.934%, from 49.5k employees to 49k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sandy, UT, are Management Occupations (7,367 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,571 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,306 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sandy, UT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Utah (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

49k

2024 Value

± 1,700

−0.934%

1 Year decline

± 4.98%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sandy, UT declined at a rate of −0.934%, from 49.5k employees to 49k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sandy, UT, are Retail Trade (6,276 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,174 people), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (5,540 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sandy, UT, though some of these residents may live in Sandy, UT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$75,011

Median earning men ± $3,208

$45,972

Median earning women ± $4,311

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($123,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,551), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($95,833).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($101,317), Manufacturing ($79,000), and Public Administration ($75,795).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Y-Axis

2.78%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.7M people employed in Utah. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 7.69%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Utah.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing the state of Utah. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Utah is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Sandy, UT. Showing the available data for Utah.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (59.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (37.8%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (1.14%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Utah went to Donald J. Trump with 59.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (37.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.14%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Utah for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Utah

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Utah.

Mike Lee

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

John Curtis

Senator from Utah

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Mike Lee and John Curtis are the senators currently representing Utah.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Utah over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in Sandy, UT awarded 124 degrees. The student population of Sandy, UT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2 male students and 195 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sandy, UT are White (93 and 75%), Hispanic or Latino (12 and 9.68%), Two or More Races (6 and 4.84%), and Unknown (4 and 3.23%).

The largest universities in Sandy, UT by number of degrees awarded are Skin Science Institute (67 and 54%) and Collectiv Academy (57 and 46%).

The most popular majors in Sandy, UT are Master Aesthetician (67 and 54%), General Cosmetology (57 and 46%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 197 students enrolled in Sandy, UT, 1.02% men and 99% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 176 records, of which 99.4% were women and 0.568% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Master Aesthetician
67 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
57 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sandy, UT was Master Aesthetician with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Sandy, UT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Skin Science Institute
67 degrees awarded
Collectiv Academy
57 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Skin Science Institute with 67 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 1 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sandy, UT, which is 0.00813 times less than the 123 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 93 degrees mean that there were 7.75 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 12 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sandy, UT was $614,100 in 2024, which is 1.85 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $562,500 to $614,100, a 9.17% increase. The homeownership rate in Sandy, UT is 75.2%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Sandy, UT have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sandy, UT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$614,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,377

$25,255

Median Property Taxes

±$1,053

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sandy, UT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sandy, UT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.2%

Homeownership

2024

68%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75.2% of the housing units in Sandy, UT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sandy, UT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$112,176

Median Household Income

± $5,802

33.6k

Number of Households

± 1,412

In 2024, the median household income of the 33.6k households in Sandy, UT grew to $112,176 from the previous year's value of $111,242.

The following chart displays the households in Sandy, UT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sandy, UT is from Utah.

0.472

2024 Wage GINI in Utah

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Utah

In 2024, the income inequality in Utah was 0.472 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.723% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Utah was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Utah in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Utah across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (66.8%)
Worked At Home (22.8%)
Carpooled (7.17%)

In 2024, 66.8% of workers in Sandy, UT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.8%) and those who carpooled to work (7.17%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

22.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sandy, UT have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.12% of the workforce in Sandy, UT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sandy, UT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sandy, UT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sandy, UT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.47% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sandy, UT (5.13k out of 93.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sandy, UT is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.