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Sand Springs, Oklahoma, in Tulsa county, is 6 miles W of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is conveniently located inside the Tulsa metropolitan area. There are an estimated 17,451 people in Sand Springs.
In Sand Springs, about 61% of adults are married.
In 2000, Sand Springs had a median family income of $47,258. Sand Springs has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Sand Springs living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.
In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,325) in Sand Springs. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.
Approximately 73% of housing in Sand Springs is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.
In Sand Springs, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Sand Springs.
Sand Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Sand Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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