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Sand Point, Alaska

Sand Point, Alaska, in Aleutians East county, is 558 miles SW of Anchorage, Alaska. The city contains a population of approximately 952.

The People and Families of Sand Point

In Sand Point, about 27% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Sand Point.

Approximately 72% of Sand Point is non-white. Sand Point offers a wonderful balance of many varieties of people.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sand Point had a median family income of $58,000.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Sand Point.

Sand Point Housing

Sand Point has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 58% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Sand Point, 41% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Sand Point can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

Sand Point strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySand Point Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySand Point Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophySand Point Racial Diversity
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Sand Point Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Sand Point Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sand Point, AK

Comparing Sand Point to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Women66
Age of the Population49
Children Under 5 Years Old31
Senior Citizens11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size84
Portion of People Married33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Public Transportation Use98
Working at Home12
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing108
Housing Recently Built105
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals51
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Affordability of Rents13
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