Sands Point, NY Demographics

A map of Sands Point's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,221	2,249	81.6%	82.9%
Asian	229	261	8.4%	9.6%
Black	86	32	3.2%	1.2%
Hispanic	77	117	2.8%	4.3%
Multiracial	65	44	2.4%	1.6%
Native American/Other	44	9	1.6%	0.3%

Sands Point, New York has an estimated population of 2,722, a less than 1% change from the 2,712 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.6% White, 8.4% Asian, 3.2% Black, 2.8% Hispanic, 2.4% Multiracial, and 1.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sands Point, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sands Point has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sands Point, that probability was 30.1% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sands Point is ranked the 522nd most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Sands Point was ranked the 536th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sands Point's White Population

2,221 residents of Sands Point, or 81.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sands Point is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Sands Point ranks 748th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sands Point's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Sands Point's population has decreased from 82.9% to 81.6%.

Sands Point is more White than neighboring Manorhaven (43% White), Baxter Estates (54.5% White), Port Washington (70.2% White), and Plandome Manor (70.2% White). Sands Point is less White than neighboring Port Washington North (82.6% White).

Sands Point's Black Population

86 residents of Sands Point, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sands Point is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Sands Point ranks 720th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sands Point's Black population has grown by an estimated 168.8%. Black residents' share of Sands Point's population has increased from 1.2% to 3.2%.

Sands Point is more Black than neighboring Manorhaven (0.8% Black), Port Washington (1.4% Black), and Plandome Manor (0% Black). Sands Point is less Black than neighboring Port Washington North (4.6% Black), and Baxter Estates (4.3% Black).

Sands Point's Asian Population

229 residents of Sands Point, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sands Point is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Sands Point ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sands Point's Asian population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Asian residents' share of Sands Point's population has decreased from 9.6% to 8.4%.

Sands Point is more Asian than neighboring Port Washington North (6.2% Asian), and Baxter Estates (6.5% Asian). Sands Point is less Asian than neighboring Manorhaven (25.1% Asian), Port Washington (9.9% Asian), and Plandome Manor (20.8% Asian).

Sands Point's Hispanic Population

77 residents of Sands Point, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sands Point is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Sands Point ranks 703rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sands Point's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sands Point's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.8%.

Sands Point is less Hispanic than neighboring Port Washington North (4.6% Hispanic), Manorhaven (30.1% Hispanic), Baxter Estates (23.3% Hispanic), Port Washington (15.1% Hispanic), and Plandome Manor (4.2% Hispanic).

Sands Point's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Sands Point, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sands Point is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sands Point ranks 975th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sands Point's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 388.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sands Point's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.6%.

Sands Point is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Washington North (0% Native American/Other), Manorhaven (0.1% Native American/Other), Baxter Estates (1.5% Native American/Other), Port Washington (0.2% Native American/Other), and Plandome Manor (0.8% Native American/Other).

Sands Point's Multiracial Population

65 residents of Sands Point, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sands Point is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sands Point ranks 1223rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sands Point's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 47.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sands Point's population has increased from 1.6% to 2.4%.

Sands Point is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Washington North (2% Multiracial), and Manorhaven (1% Multiracial). Sands Point is less Multiracial than neighboring Baxter Estates (9.9% Multiracial), Port Washington (3.2% Multiracial), and Plandome Manor (4% 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.