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Sand Ridge, New York
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Location in Oswego County and the state of New York.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oswego |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.79 sq mi (7.21 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 433 ft (132 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 992 |
| • Density | 366.32/sq mi (141.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-65024 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867417 |
Sand Ridge is a small community in Oswego County, New York, United States. It's known as a hamlet, which is a type of small village in New York. It's also a census-designated place, meaning the government counts its population separately for official records. In 2010, about 849 people lived there. Sand Ridge is located in the southern part of the Town of Schroeppel.
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Location and Land
Sand Ridge is found at specific map coordinates: 43°15′8″N 76°13′33″W / 43.25222°N 76.22583°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Area Size
According to the United States Census Bureau, Sand Ridge covers a total area of about 2.5 square miles (6.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People of Sand Ridge
This section shares information about the people who live in Sand Ridge.
Population Count
The population of Sand Ridge has changed over the years.
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| 2020 | 992 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 906 people living in Sand Ridge. These people lived in 349 households, and 242 of these were families.
Community Makeup
The people in Sand Ridge come from different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 349 households in 2000:
- About 37.8% had children under 18 living with them.
- 51.3% were married couples living together.
- 12.0% were households led by a female without a husband present.
- About 26.1% of all households were individuals living alone.
- 7.4% had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had about 2.60 people. The average family had about 3.10 people.
Age Groups
The population in Sand Ridge in 2000 was spread across different age groups:
- 27.7% were under 18 years old.
- 9.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 31.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 23.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 7.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Sand Ridge was 35 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sand Ridge was $34,732. For families, the average income was $43,750. The average income per person in Sand Ridge was $16,893. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This included 8.4% of those under 18 and 10.9% of those 65 or older.
