Sandston, VA Demographics

A map of Sandston's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,884	3,680	52.5%	47.3%
Black	2,446	3,110	33.1%	40.0%
Hispanic	567	475	7.7%	6.1%
Multiracial	334	305	4.5%	3.9%
Asian	122	126	1.6%	1.6%
Native American/Other	46	83	0.6%	1.1%

Sandston, Virginia has an estimated population of 7,399, a decrease from the 7,779 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.5% White, 33.1% Black, 7.7% Hispanic, 4.5% Multiracial, 1.6% Asian, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sandston, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sandston is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is about as diverse as Virginia overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sandston, that probability was 61.1% in 2020 and 60.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sandston is ranked the 167th most populous place in Virginia, out of 688 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). Sandston was ranked the 158th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sandston's White Population

3,884 residents of Sandston, or 52.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sandston is lower than in Virginia overall, where 58.4% of the population is White. Sandston ranks 538th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandston's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Sandston's population has increased from 47.3% to 52.5%.

Sandston is more White than neighboring Highland Springs (23.5% White), Montrose (17.1% White), East Highland Park (8.2% White), and Bensley (29.8% White). Sandston is less White than neighboring Mechanicsville (82.3% White).

Sandston's Black Population

2,446 residents of Sandston, or 33.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sandston is considerably higher than in Virginia overall, where 18.3% of the population is Black. Sandston ranks 64th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandston's Black population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Black residents' share of Sandston's population has decreased from 40.0% to 33.1%.

Sandston is more Black than neighboring Mechanicsville (8.2% Black), and Bensley (23.4% Black). Sandston is less Black than neighboring Highland Springs (69.3% Black), Montrose (72% Black), and East Highland Park (87.7% Black).

Sandston's Asian Population

122 residents of Sandston, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sandston is lower than in Virginia overall, where 6.9% of the population is Asian. Sandston ranks 240th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandston's Asian population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Asian residents' share of Sandston's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Sandston is more Asian than neighboring Highland Springs (0.4% Asian), East Highland Park (0.1% Asian), Mechanicsville (1.5% Asian), and Bensley (0.9% Asian). Sandston is less Asian than neighboring Montrose (1.8% Asian).

Sandston's Hispanic Population

567 residents of Sandston, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sandston is slightly lower than in Virginia overall, where 11% of the population is Hispanic. Sandston ranks 281st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandston's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 19.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Sandston's population has increased from 6.1% to 7.7%.

Sandston is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland Springs (2.8% Hispanic), Montrose (2.5% Hispanic), East Highland Park (1.8% Hispanic), and Mechanicsville (2.8% Hispanic). Sandston is less Hispanic than neighboring Bensley (43.9% Hispanic).

Sandston's Native American/Other Population

46 residents of Sandston, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sandston is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sandston ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandston's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 44.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sandston's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Sandston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montrose (0.3% Native American/Other), East Highland Park (0.3% Native American/Other), and Mechanicsville (0.5% Native American/Other). Sandston is less Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Springs (0.8% Native American/Other), and Bensley (0.7% Native American/Other).

Sandston's Multiracial Population

334 residents of Sandston, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sandston is comparable to the share in Virginia overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Sandston ranks 352nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 688 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandston's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Sandston's population has increased from 3.9% to 4.5%.

Sandston is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland Springs (3.2% Multiracial), East Highland Park (2.1% Multiracial), and Bensley (1.2% Multiracial). Sandston is less Multiracial than neighboring Montrose (6.3% Multiracial), and Mechanicsville (4.7% 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.