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Sand Lake, New York

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Population in 2010: 8,530.
Population change since 2000: +6.8%
 
Males: 4,229  (49.6%)
Females: 4,301  (50.4%)
Median resident age:

43.4 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12018.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $111,952 (it was $57,795 in 2000)
Sand Lake:

$111,952
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $57,803 (it was $26,103 in 2000)

Sand Lake town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $307,010 (it was $123,200 in 2000)
Sand Lake:

$307,010
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $261,820; detached houses: $276,434; townhouses or other attached units: $265,307; in 2-unit structures: $183,863; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $134,506; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $370,413; mobile homes: $66,260
March 2022 cost of living index in Sand Lake: 110.3 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Sand Lake, NY (2010)
    • 8,22296.4%White alone
    • 1291.5%Hispanic
    • 921.1%Two or more races
    • 440.5%Asian alone
    • 280.3%Black alone
    • 110.1%American Indian alone
    • 40.05%Other race alone

Races in Sand Lake detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: German (25.2%), Irish (22.6%), English (14.6%), Italian (13.8%), French (8.9%), Polish (6.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 35.2 square miles.

Population density: 242 people per square mile   (very low).

Sand Lake, New York map

105 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.3%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Sand Lake town:

2.0% ($2,525)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Albany, NY (11.1 miles , pop. 95,658).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Bronx, NY (124.1 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Averill Park, NY (1.0 miles ),
West Sand Lake, NY (1.5 miles ),
Poestenkill, NY (2.2 miles ),
North Greenbush, NY (2.4 miles ),
Wynantskill, NY (2.5 miles ),
East Nassau, NY (2.7 miles ),
East Greenbush, NY (2.7 miles ),
Nassau, NY (2.8 miles )

Latitude: 42.63 N, Longitude: 73.57 W

Distribution of median household income in Sand Lake, NY in 2022
Sand Lake satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 13 buildings, average cost: $323,800
  • 2021: 16 buildings, average cost: $238,400
  • 2020: 17 buildings, average cost: $200,900
  • 2019: 13 buildings, average cost: $235,800
  • 2018: 11 buildings, average cost: $201,600
  • 2017: 15 buildings, average cost: $247,100
  • 2016: 15 buildings, average cost: $222,700
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $191,700
  • 2012: 18 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 21 buildings, average cost: $141,600
  • 2009: 22 buildings, average cost: $141,600
  • 2008: 22 buildings, average cost: $226,000
  • 2007: 29 buildings, average cost: $212,200
  • 2006: 33 buildings, average cost: $135,800
  • 2005: 36 buildings, average cost: $135,800
  • 2004: 36 buildings, average cost: $135,800
  • 2003: 34 buildings, average cost: $135,800
  • 2002: 33 buildings, average cost: $135,800
  • 2001: 29 buildings, average cost: $135,800
  • 2000: 27 buildings, average cost: $135,800
  • 1999: 28 buildings, average cost: $135,800
  • 1998: 27 buildings, average cost: $114,500
  • 1997: 18 buildings, average cost: $107,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Sand Lake, NY residents
Average permit cost in Sand Lake, NY
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
New York:

4.4%
Historical population in Sand Lake, NY
Historical housing units in Sand Lake, NY
Most common industries in Sand Lake, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (14.5%)
  • Public administration (12.4%)
  • Health care (10.9%)
  • Construction (7.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Public administration (11.7%)
  • Construction (11.6%)
  • Educational services (10.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.3%)
  • Health care (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (18.7%)
  • Health care (16.6%)
  • Public administration (13.1%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (2.7%)
Most common occupations in Sand Lake, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
  • Computer specialists (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Carpenters (3.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (3.7%)
  • Computer specialists (3.5%)

Average climate in Sand Lake, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Sand Lake, New York average temperatures Sand Lake, New York average precipitation Sand Lake, New York humidity Sand Lake, New York wind speed Sand Lake, New York snowfall Sand Lake, New York sunshine Sand Lake, New York clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 89.6. This is worse than average.

City:

89.6
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2019 was 0.199. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.199
U.S.:

0.251
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2021 was 0.213. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.213
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.31. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.31
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Sand Lake-area historical tornado activity is above New York state average. It is 35% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/28/1973, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.1 miles away from the Sand Lake town center killed 4 people and injured 36 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 tornado 29.1 miles away from the town center injured 20 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Sand Lake-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 99.7 miles away from Sand Lake center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 130.6 miles away from Sand Lake center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 128.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 116.3 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 161.6 miles away from Sand Lake center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 56.5 miles away from Sand Lake center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Rensselaer County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 9

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Blizzards: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Chemical Waste: 1, Power Outage: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Sand Lake topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Sand Lake:

  • EVERGREEN COMMONS (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; EAST GREENBUSH, NY)
  • ROSEWOOD REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; RENSSELAER, NY)
  • COMMUNITY HOSPICE, INC, THE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; RENSSELAER, NY)
  • VAN RENSSELAER MANOR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; TROY, NY)
  • LIVING RESOURCES CORPORATION, INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; SCHODACK, NY)
  • LIVING RESOURCES CORPORATION, INC (Hospital, about 8 miles away; RENSSELAER, NY)
  • THE SPRINGS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; TROY, NY)

Amtrak stations near Sand Lake:

  • 9 miles: ALBANY-RENSSELAER (RENSSELAER, 555 EAST ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: PITTSFIELD (DEPOT ST. BTW NORTH & CENTER STS.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sand Lake:

  • Hudson Valley Community College (about 8 miles; Troy, NY; Full-time enrollment: 9,346)
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (about 10 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 6,940)
  • The Sage Colleges (about 10 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 2,499)
  • Siena College (about 12 miles; Loudonville, NY; FT enrollment: 3,153)
  • The College of Saint Rose (about 12 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 4,085)
  • SUNY at Albany (about 14 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 15,490)
  • Excelsior College (about 16 miles; Albany, NY; FT enrollment: 4,723)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Sand Lake: Methodist Farm (A), Sand Lake Town Library (B), West Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Department (C), Averill Park - Sand Lake Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Sand Lake include: Trinity Lutheran Church (A), Sand Lake Baptist Church (B), Zion United Church of Christ (C), First Bible Baptist Church (D), Salem United Methodist Church (E), Lake Avenue Community Church (F), Church of the Covenant (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Elmwood Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes: Little Bowman Pond (A), Mud Lake (B), Racquet Lake (C), Rendert Pond (D), Big Bowman Pond (E), Burden Lake (F), Crooked Lake (G), Crystal Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Horse Heaven Brook (A), Cranberry Vly Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Charles Horton Peck - Mycologist.

Rensselaer County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

74.7%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.9%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.7%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.5%
Whole state:

7.4%
8 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
8 people in training schools for juvenile delinquents in 2000
7 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Sand Lake:

Marital status in Sand Lake, NY
  • Never married: 22.1%
  • Now married: 62.0%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 8.0%

For population 25 years and over in Sand Lake:

  • High school or higher: 92.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 27.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.9%
  • Unemployed: 2.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 25.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.9
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Sand Lake, NY (based on Rensselaer County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic44,75621
Mainline Protestant12,86770
Evangelical Protestant3,42437
Black Protestant8823
Other84712
Orthodox7403
None95,913-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 32
Rensselaer County:

2.07 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 13
Here:

0.84 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 55
Rensselaer County:

3.55 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 94
This county:

6.07 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.4%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.7%
State:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Rensselaer County:

15.4%
New York:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Sand Lake:

  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTMM (1300 AM; 5 kW; RENSSELAER, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDDY (1460 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WUHN (1110 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHAZ (1330 AM; 1 kW; TROY, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sand Lake:

  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WHRL (103.1 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRPI (91.5 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE)
  • WAJZ (96.3 FM; VOORHEESVILLE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHVP (91.1 FM; HUDSON, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WYJB (95.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZMR (104.9 FM; ALTAMONT, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WGNA-FM (107.7 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRVE (99.5 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMHT-FM (89.1 FM; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WPYX (106.5 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVCR-FM (88.3 FM; LOUDONVILLE, NY; Owner: SIENA COLLEGE)
  • WFLY (92.3 FM; TROY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQBK-FM (103.9 FM; RENSSELAER, NY; Owner: REGENT LICENSEE OF MANSFIELD, INC.)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WBEC-FM (105.5 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WUPE (95.9 FM; PITTSFIELD, MA; Owner: WEINER BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Sand Lake:

  • WNGN-LP (Channel 26; TROY, NY; Owner: BRIAN A. LARSON)
  • WRGB (Channel 6; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: FREEDOM BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC)
  • WNYT (Channel 13; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WNYT-TV, LLC)
  • WTEN (Channel 10; ALBANY, NY; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
  • WEWB-TV (Channel 45; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WEWB, L.L.C.)
  • WMHT (Channel 17; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WXXA-TV (Channel 23; ALBANY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCDC-TV (Channel 19; ADAMS, MA; Owner: YOUNG BROADCASTING OF ALBANY, INC.)
Sand Lake fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Sand Lake fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 49ft / 14.7mTotal length
  • $6,701,000Total costs
  • 41,058Total average daily traffic
  • 3,094Total average daily truck traffic
  • 50,391Total future (year 2036) average daily traffic
New bridges in Sand Lake, NY - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 31950-1959
  • 31990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Sand Lake, NY

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Town Hwy Garage Springer Road (Lat: 42.623389 Lon: -73.542056), Type: Building, Structure height: 12 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: KNAK736,
    Assigned Frequencies: 37.9800 MHz, Grant Date: 03/07/2001, Expiration Date: 01/30/2011, Cancellation Date: 04/02/2011, Registrant: Federal Licensing Inc, 1588 Fairfield Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-9262, Fax: (717) 334-6440


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Sand Lake)
Most common first names in Sand Lake, NY among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William779.1 years
Anna584.4 years
Mildred578.4 years
Charles476.3 years
Helen486.8 years
James464.5 years
Florence460.5 years
Harold473.2 years
John472.2 years
Thomas361.0 years
Most common last names in Sand Lake, NY among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brown774.9 years
Dobert777.0 years
Momrow783.9 years
Teal472.5 years
Mosher477.7 years
Kelly363.7 years
Hoffay372.7 years
Coonradt376.7 years
Lindeman382.3 years
Miller371.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Sand Lake, NY
  • 73.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.2%Wood
  • 8.1%Electricity
  • 6.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.8%Utility gas
  • 0.3%Coal or coke
  • 0.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Sand Lake, NY
  • 48.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 31.6%Electricity
  • 12.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.9%Wood
  • 2.5%Utility gas
  • 2.0%Other fuel


Sand Lake compared to New York state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.

Sand Lake on our top lists:

  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: electrical and electronic goods merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: media and communication equipment workers (population 5,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: bus drivers (population 5,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (population 5,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: petroleum and petroleum products merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (population 5,000+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: vending machine operators (population 5,000+)"
  • #31 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (population 5,000+)"
  • #38 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: clothing and accessories, including shoe, stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: u. s. postal service (population 5,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: alcoholic beverages merchant wholesalers (population 5,000+)"
  • #45 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: fuel dealers (population 5,000+)"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (population 5,000+)"
  • #63 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: furniture and home furnishings, and household appliance stores (population 5,000+)"
  • #70 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: rail transportation (population 5,000+)"
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