Sandoval, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Sandoval, Illinois Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 26.7% is well above the state average

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Very AffordableHome value to income ratio of 1.1x is exceptionally low

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sandoval, Illinois had a total population of 1,004, the 696th largest village in Illinois, with a median household income of $52,841, which is 37% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 26.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 37% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (26.7%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 5.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x.

Sandoval Quick Facts

Population 1,004

Median Household Income $52,841

Median Home Value $59,100

Poverty Rate 26.7%

Unemployment Rate 4.5%

Median Age 41.0 years

Homeownership Rate 73.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.4%

High School Graduation Rate 73.7%

Diversity Index 27/100

Population 1,004 696th of 1,445

Median Income $52,841 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 26.7% 114% higher than national

Median Home Value $59,100 bottom 10%

How Sandoval Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	883	1,004	+13.7%
Median household income	$51,827	$52,841	+2.0%
Median home value	$60,300	$59,100	-2.0%

How Sandoval Compares

Median Household Income

Sandoval

$52,841

$83,390

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sandoval

$59,100

$263,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.9%

$25K-$50K 27.8%

$50K-$100K 39.0%

$100K+ 12.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.5%

$10K-$15K

8.1%

$15K-$20K

4.3%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

7.6%

$30K-$35K

3.6%

$35K-$40K

6.7%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

5.2%

$50K-$60K

13.5%

$60K-$75K

10.4%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

4.8%

$125K-$150K

4.5%

$150K-$200K

0.9%

$200K+

2.1%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.8%|National: 5.2%

46.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.2%

Renter 26.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $682/mo 15.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

15.7%

35-54

31.0%

55-74

29.1%

75+

3.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 61 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Sandoval Rankings in Illinois

#696 Population of 1,445

#1109 Median Income of 1,374

#1287 Education of 1,444

#1289 Home Value of 1,372

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Other Cities in Marion County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Centralia	11,856	$47,807	24.3%	$89,600
Salem	7,236	$59,728	16.3%	$106,100
Central City	1,081	$44,896	29.1%	$47,600
Odin	972	$46,131	18.3%	$102,600
Wamac	804	$36,500	27.7%	$20,100
Kinmundy	803	$42,303	15.8%	$95,400
Junction City	638	$56,364	14.7%	$83,500
Farina	570	$46,146	10.7%	$83,800
Iuka	534	$61,146	9.6%	$72,600
Patoka	498	$65,833	9.3%	$89,200

Cities Similar to Sandoval

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Astoria	984	$50,536	$67,600	20.1%	15.2%
Atkinson	982	$57,174	$119,600	10.6%	5.7%
Pleasant Hill	970	$49,904	$78,200	11.0%	17.8%
Oquawka	1,059	$53,929	$92,000	16.4%	15.9%
Lovington	1,045	$55,556	$87,400	5.5%	13.9%

Population Overview

Sandoval is a small community located in Illinois, within Marion County. The total population is 1,004. It ranks as the 696th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sandoval is 41.0 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sandoval is $52,841. This is 37% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 26.7%. This is 126% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $59,100. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.1x, Sandoval is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sandoval is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (3.2%) is well below the state average of 13.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

5.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 73.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sandoval, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sandoval, Illinois?

Sandoval, Illinois has a population of 1,004 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Sandoval, IL?

The median household income in Sandoval is $52,841, which is 35% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Sandoval, IL?

The poverty rate in Sandoval is 26.7%. This means approximately 266 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Sandoval, Illinois?

Sandoval's population is 84.8% White, 3.2% Black, 3.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.7% Asian.

What is the median home value in Sandoval, IL?

The median home value in Sandoval is $59,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.1x.

How educated is Sandoval, Illinois?

5.4% of adults (25+) in Sandoval hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.