Sandyfield, NC Demographics

A map of Sandyfield's Population by Race

Sandyfield, North Carolina has an estimated population of 763, a dramatic increase from the 430 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.3% Black, 15.7% Hispanic, 13.4% White, 5.5% Multiracial, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sandyfield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sandyfield has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sandyfield, that probability was 52.7% in 2020 and 55.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sandyfield is ranked the 511th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 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). Sandyfield was ranked the 594th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sandyfield's White Population

102 residents of Sandyfield, or 13.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sandyfield is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Sandyfield ranks 750th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandyfield's White population has grown by an estimated 47.8%. White residents' share of Sandyfield's population has decreased from 16.0% to 13.4%.

Sandyfield is more White than neighboring East Arcadia (0% White). Sandyfield is less White than neighboring Riegelwood (77.3% White), Kelly (25.5% White), Delco (95.7% White), and Bolton (18.8% White).

Sandyfield's Black Population

483 residents of Sandyfield, or 63.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sandyfield is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Sandyfield ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandyfield's Black population has grown by an estimated 70.1%. Black residents' share of Sandyfield's population has decreased from 66.0% to 63.3%.

Sandyfield is more Black than neighboring Riegelwood (20.6% Black), Kelly (50.2% Black), Delco (0% Black), and Bolton (56.3% Black). Sandyfield is less Black than neighboring East Arcadia (88.1% Black).

Sandyfield's Asian Population

0 residents of Sandyfield, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sandyfield is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Sandyfield ranks 627th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandyfield's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Sandyfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sandyfield is less Asian than neighboring Bolton (2.8% Asian).

Sandyfield's Hispanic Population

120 residents of Sandyfield, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sandyfield is slightly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Sandyfield ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandyfield's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 242.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Sandyfield's population has increased from 8.1% to 15.7%.

Sandyfield is more Hispanic than neighboring East Arcadia (0% Hispanic), Riegelwood (0% Hispanic), Kelly (0% Hispanic), Delco (0% Hispanic), and Bolton (0% Hispanic).

Sandyfield's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Sandyfield, or 2.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sandyfield is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Sandyfield ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandyfield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 15.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sandyfield's population has decreased from 4.4% to 2.1%.

Sandyfield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riegelwood (1.1% Native American/Other), Delco (1.2% Native American/Other), and Bolton (0% Native American/Other). Sandyfield is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Arcadia (4.7% Native American/Other), and Kelly (15.4% Native American/Other).

Sandyfield's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Sandyfield, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sandyfield is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sandyfield ranks 112th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sandyfield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 82.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Sandyfield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.5%.

Sandyfield is more Multiracial than neighboring Riegelwood (0.9% Multiracial), and Delco (3.1% Multiracial). Sandyfield is less Multiracial than neighboring East Arcadia (7.2% Multiracial), Kelly (8.9% Multiracial), and Bolton (22% 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.