Sandy Level, Virginia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 407, Sandy Level's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sandy Level is a small community located in Virginia, within Henry County. The total population is 407. It ranks as the 507th most populous out of 681 Census-designated places in Virginia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sandy Level is 36.9 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 30.0% of the population under 18, Sandy Level has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 17.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sandy Level is $43,468. This is 53% lower than the state median of $93,170. It is also 46% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.7%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sandy Level, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $110,900. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $383,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Sandy Level is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 51.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sandy Level is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 29.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (29.0% vs 18.3%).

Education

1.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 97% lower than the state rate of 42.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sandy Level, Virginia 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 Virginia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 681 Census-designated places in Virginia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.