Population 631 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sand Hill
Household size in Sand Hill
| Period | Sand Hill | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.43 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in Sand Hill has 2.50 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. West Virginia as a whole looks much the same.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sand Hill
| Period | Sand Hill | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.6 | 41.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.8 | 42.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.8 | 43.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 51.1 | 43.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.5 | +1.9 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 51.1, Sand Hill is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 41.6 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sand Hill
| Period | Sand Hill | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.4% | 9.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.9% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Sand Hill than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sand Hill
Renters in Sand Hill
| Period | Sand Hill | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.3% | 25.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 27.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 26.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 25.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.4% of households in Sand Hill rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. That is in line with the rest of West Virginia. About two-thirds of owners (67.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sand Hill
| Period | Sand Hill | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.4% | 15.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 14.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.4% of the housing in Sand Hill, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. West Virginia as a whole looks much the same.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sand Hill
| Period | Sand Hill | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +6 | +6 |
Sand Hill is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sand Hill
| Period | Sand Hill | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $447 | $578 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $473 | $657 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $776 | $759 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,010 | $905 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$563 | +$327 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sand Hill costs $1,010 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in West Virginia overall ($905). Rent takes 40.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sand Hill
Bachelor's degrees in Sand Hill
| Period | Sand Hill | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 18.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 19.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 21.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.1% | 25.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sand Hill: 18.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sand Hill
| Period | Sand Hill | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.7% | 82.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.2% | 84.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.6% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 89.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +6.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sand Hill: 94.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sand Hill
| Period | Sand Hill | West Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.3% | 8.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.5% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sand Hill is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sand Hill compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sand Hill | 2.50 | 51.1 | 8.9% | 22.4% | 15.4% | 1966 | $1,010 | 18.1% | 94.3% | 6.0% |
| Calis | 2.44 | 64.4 | 7.5% | 5.0% | 28.3% | 1978 | $1,006 | 47.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Dallas | 2.32 | 46.9 | 12.6% | 27.8% | 7.9% | 1973 | $1,102 | 11.7% | 91.7% | 2.0% |
| Majorsville | 2.38 | 57.3 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 19.8% | 1976 | $1,043 | 33.2% | 97.3% | 1.0% |
| Viola | 2.23 | 51.4 | 11.3% | 15.4% | 12.7% | 1977 | $842 | 11.3% | 86.4% | 13.5% |
| Wolf Run | 2.44 | 64.4 | 7.5% | 5.0% | 28.3% | 1978 | $1,006 | 47.0% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| McMechen | 2.44 | 35.1 | 25.0% | 33.5% | 19.8% | 1942 | $611 | 12.6% | 91.6% | 6.5% |
| Glen Dale | 2.36 | 52.9 | 11.5% | 10.6% | 13.3% | 1967 | $924 | 31.0% | 98.3% | 3.0% |
| Benwood | 2.26 | 45.0 | 12.3% | 30.9% | 14.1% | 1950 | $738 | 14.7% | 87.9% | 3.0% |
| Bethlehem | 2.34 | 44.7 | 4.9% | 12.2% | 8.5% | 1961 | $1,401 | 45.2% | 99.0% | 3.0% |
| Durbin | 2.39 | 45.5 | 10.0% | 17.0% | 20.0% | 1973 | $809 | 19.9% | 92.4% | 8.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sand Hill. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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