Sand City, CA Demographics

A map of Sand City's Population by Race

Sand City, California has an estimated population of 404, a large increase from the 325 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 46.5% Hispanic, 34.4% White, 12.6% Multiracial, 4.0% Black, 1.7% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sand City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sand City is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sand City, that probability was 64.7% in 2020 and 64.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sand City is ranked the 1263rd most populous place in California, out of 1,618 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sand City was ranked the 1294th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sand City's White Population

139 residents of Sand City, or 34.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sand City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Sand City ranks 929th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sand City's White population has declined by an estimated 15.2%. White residents' share of Sand City's population has decreased from 50.5% to 34.4%.

Sand City is more White than neighboring Seaside (29.4% White). Sand City is less White than neighboring Monterey (60.7% White), Del Rey Oaks (65.3% White), Pacific Grove (70.8% White), and Marina (37.9% White).

Sand City's Black Population

16 residents of Sand City, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sand City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Sand City ranks 210th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sand City's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Sand City's population has decreased from 4.9% to 4.0%.

Sand City is more Black than neighboring Monterey (2.3% Black), Del Rey Oaks (2.3% Black), and Pacific Grove (1.1% Black). Sand City is less Black than neighboring Seaside (4.7% Black), and Marina (7.7% Black).

Sand City's Asian Population

7 residents of Sand City, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sand City is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Sand City ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sand City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.2%. Asian residents' share of Sand City's population has decreased from 5.8% to 1.7%.

Sand City is less Asian than neighboring Monterey (6.7% Asian), Seaside (9.4% Asian), Del Rey Oaks (6.7% Asian), Pacific Grove (7.8% Asian), and Marina (12.7% Asian).

Sand City's Hispanic Population

188 residents of Sand City, or 46.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sand City is higher than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sand City ranks 663rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sand City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 95.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Sand City's population has increased from 29.5% to 46.5%.

Sand City is more Hispanic than neighboring Monterey (23.6% Hispanic), Del Rey Oaks (12.9% Hispanic), Pacific Grove (13% Hispanic), and Marina (30.1% Hispanic). Sand City is less Hispanic than neighboring Seaside (48.2% Hispanic).

Sand City's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Sand City, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sand City is comparable to the share in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sand City ranks 371st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sand City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sand City's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.7%.

Sand City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Monterey (2.3% Native American/Other), Seaside (2.2% Native American/Other), Del Rey Oaks (3% Native American/Other), Pacific Grove (0.8% Native American/Other), and Marina (4% Native American/Other).

Sand City's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Sand City, or 12.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sand City is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sand City ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sand City's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 121.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sand City's population has increased from 7.1% to 12.6%.

Sand City is more Multiracial than neighboring Monterey (4.4% Multiracial), Seaside (6.1% Multiracial), Del Rey Oaks (9.8% Multiracial), Pacific Grove (6.4% Multiracial), and Marina (7.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.