Sand Point city, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Sand Point city is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 1,146. It ranks as the 70th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sand Point city is 46.8 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 10.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sand Point city is $73,125. This is 18% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 7% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 26% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $196,400. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $333,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Sand Point city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sand Point city is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 13.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (13.4%) is well below the state average of 58.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (7.5% vs 3.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (22.4% vs 6.3%).

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sand Point city, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.