Sand City, California facts for kids
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Sand City, California
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Location in Monterey County and the state of California
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 Sand City, California
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | California | |
| County | Monterey | |
| Incorporated | May 31, 1960 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.91 sq mi (7.5 km2) | |
| • Land | 0.55 sq mi (1.4 km2) | |
| • Water | 2.36 sq mi (6.1 km2) 81.21% | |
| Elevation | 72 ft (22 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 325 | |
| • Density | 594.15/sq mi (229.40/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (PST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) | |
| ZIP code |
93955
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| Area code | 831 | |
| FIPS code | 06-65112 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 1652820 | |
Sand City is a small city in Monterey County, California. It sits right on the coast of Monterey Bay. The larger city of Seaside surrounds Sand City on most sides. Sand City is about 2 miles (3.2 km) northeast of Monterey. It is located at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. In 2020, the city had a population of 325 people.
Sand City is mainly a place for businesses. It has several large retail stores. The West End area of Sand City used to be industrial. Now, it is home to a growing community of artists. Every August, artists from Sand City and nearby areas hold a street fair. It is called the "West End Celebration."
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Geography of Sand City
Sand City is located at coordinates 36°37′02″N 121°50′54″W / 36.61722°N 121.84833°W.
The city covers a total area of about 2.9 square miles (7.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers), is water. This is because the city limits extend into Monterey Bay. The land area is only about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers).
History of Sand City
Sand City officially became a city in 1960. A post office opened in Sand City in 1961. However, it later joined with the Seaside post office. So, Sand City now shares Seaside's ZIP code (93955). The city has mostly been an industrial area throughout its history.
Population of Sand City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 212 | — | |
| 1980 | 182 | −14.2% | |
| 1990 | 192 | 5.5% | |
| 2000 | 261 | 35.9% | |
| 2010 | 334 | 28.0% | |
| 2020 | 325 | −2.7% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, Sand City had a population of 334 people. About 66.8% of the people were White. About 36.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Most people (87.1%) lived in regular homes. There were 128 households in total. The average household had about 2.27 people.
The population included 59 people (17.7%) under 18 years old. About 44% of the people were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age in the city was 34.1 years.
Population in 2000
In 2000, the population of Sand City was 261 people. There were 80 households in the city. About 71.26% of the people were White. About 27.59% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 16.1% of the population was under 18 years old. The median age was 38 years.
See also
In Spanish: Sand City para niños
