Sandpoint, ID Demographics

A map of Sandpoint's Population by Race

Sandpoint, Idaho has an estimated population of 9,637, a large increase from the 8,639 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.0% White, 5.7% Hispanic, 4.2% Multiracial, 1.0% Asian, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sandpoint, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sandpoint is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sandpoint, that probability was 21.9% in 2020 and 22.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sandpoint is ranked the 27th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 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). Sandpoint was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sandpoint's White Population

8,479 residents of Sandpoint, or 88.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sandpoint is higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Sandpoint ranks 86th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandpoint's White population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. White residents' share of Sandpoint's population has remained roughly unchanged at 88.0%.

Sandpoint is more White than neighboring Ponderay (77.4% White), and Dover (82.4% White). Sandpoint is less White than neighboring Kootenai (91.7% White), Laclede (100% White), and Hope (100% White).

Sandpoint's Black Population

19 residents of Sandpoint, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sandpoint is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Sandpoint ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandpoint's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.3%. Black residents' share of Sandpoint's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Sandpoint is more Black than neighboring Kootenai (0% Black), Laclede (0% Black), and Hope (0% Black). Sandpoint is less Black than neighboring Ponderay (6.8% Black), and Dover (6.1% Black).

Sandpoint's Asian Population

93 residents of Sandpoint, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sandpoint is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Sandpoint ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandpoint's Asian population has grown by an estimated 27.4%. Asian residents' share of Sandpoint's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Sandpoint is more Asian than neighboring Dover (0.6% Asian), Kootenai (0.2% Asian), Laclede (0% Asian), and Hope (0% Asian). Sandpoint is less Asian than neighboring Ponderay (1.3% Asian).

Sandpoint's Hispanic Population

548 residents of Sandpoint, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sandpoint is lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Sandpoint ranks 161st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandpoint's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 52.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sandpoint's population has increased from 4.2% to 5.7%.

Sandpoint is more Hispanic than neighboring Dover (0.4% Hispanic), Kootenai (4.4% Hispanic), Laclede (0% Hispanic), and Hope (0% Hispanic). Sandpoint is less Hispanic than neighboring Ponderay (7% Hispanic).

Sandpoint's Native American/Other Population

91 residents of Sandpoint, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sandpoint is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sandpoint ranks 81st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandpoint's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sandpoint's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Sandpoint is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dover (0.3% Native American/Other), Kootenai (0.4% Native American/Other), Laclede (0% Native American/Other), and Hope (0% Native American/Other). Sandpoint is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ponderay (1.1% Native American/Other).

Sandpoint's Multiracial Population

407 residents of Sandpoint, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sandpoint is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Sandpoint ranks 55th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandpoint's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sandpoint's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.2%.

Sandpoint is more Multiracial than neighboring Kootenai (3.3% Multiracial), Laclede (0% Multiracial), and Hope (0% Multiracial). Sandpoint is less Multiracial than neighboring Ponderay (6.3% Multiracial), and Dover (10.2% 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.