Sandston, VA Demographics

A map of Sandston's Population by Race

Sandston, Virginia had a population of 7,779 in 2020. It was 47.3% White, 40.0% Black, 1.6% Asian, 6.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sandston, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 672 places in Virginia, Sandston is the 158th most populous. 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's White Population

3,680 residents of Sandston identify as White, or 47.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Sandston slightly less than the White share of the population of Virginia (58.6% White). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Sandston is ranked #537 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sandston is more White than neighboring Highland Springs (22.4% White), Montrose (21.9% White), East Highland Park (8.8% White), and Bensley (28% White). Sandston is less White than neighboring Mechanicsville (80% White).

Sandston's Black Population

3,110 residents of Sandston identify as Black, or 40.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sandston considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Virginia (18.3% Black). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Sandston is ranked #64 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sandston is more Black than neighboring Mechanicsville (8.8% Black), and Bensley (22.7% Black). Sandston is less Black than neighboring Highland Springs (69.1% Black), Montrose (68.1% Black), and East Highland Park (83.1% Black).

Sandston's Asian Population

126 residents of Sandston identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sandston slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Virginia (7.1% Asian). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Sandston is ranked #240 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sandston is more Asian than neighboring Highland Springs (0.5% Asian), Montrose (0.9% Asian), East Highland Park (0.9% Asian), and Bensley (1.3% Asian). Sandston is less Asian than neighboring Mechanicsville (2.2% Asian).

Sandston's Hispanic Population

475 residents of Sandston identify as Hispanic, or 6.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sandston roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Virginia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Sandston is ranked #276 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sandston is more Hispanic than neighboring Highland Springs (3.7% Hispanic), Montrose (4.7% Hispanic), East Highland Park (3% Hispanic), and Mechanicsville (3.6% Hispanic). Sandston is less Hispanic than neighboring Bensley (44.6% Hispanic).

Sandston's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Sandston identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sandston roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Virginia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Sandston is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sandston is more Native American/Other than neighboring Highland Springs (1% Native American/Other), East Highland Park (0.8% Native American/Other), Mechanicsville (0.9% Native American/Other), and Bensley (1% Native American/Other).

Sandston's Multiracial Population

305 residents of Sandston identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sandston roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Virginia (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 672 places in Virginia, Sandston is ranked #348 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sandston is more Multiracial than neighboring Highland Springs (3.4% Multiracial), Montrose (3.2% Multiracial), East Highland Park (3.4% Multiracial), and Bensley (2.4% Multiracial). Sandston is less Multiracial than neighboring Mechanicsville (4.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.