Sandstone, MN Demographics

A map of Sandstone's Population by Race

Sandstone, Minnesota had a population of 2,462 in 2020. It was 70.2% White, 11.7% Black, 1.2% Asian, 8.0% Hispanic, 5.4% Native American/Other, and 3.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sandstone, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Sandstone is the 231st 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).

Sandstone's White Population

1,729 residents of Sandstone identify as White, or 70.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Sandstone slightly less than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Sandstone is ranked #820 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sandstone is more White than neighboring Hinckley (69.9% White). Sandstone is less White than neighboring Finlayson (90.8% White), Askov (90.3% White), Rutledge (89.2% White), and Willow River (95.8% White).

Sandstone's Black Population

289 residents of Sandstone identify as Black, or 11.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sandstone roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Sandstone is ranked #23 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sandstone is more Black than neighboring Finlayson (1% Black), Askov (0.6% Black), Rutledge (1.4% Black), Hinckley (1.2% Black), and Willow River (0% Black).

Sandstone's Asian Population

29 residents of Sandstone identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sandstone roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Sandstone is ranked #214 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sandstone is more Asian than neighboring Finlayson (0.3% Asian), Askov (0% Asian), Rutledge (0% Asian), and Willow River (0.3% Asian). Sandstone is less Asian than neighboring Hinckley (2.2% Asian).

Sandstone's Hispanic Population

198 residents of Sandstone identify as Hispanic, or 8.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sandstone roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Sandstone is ranked #134 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sandstone is more Hispanic than neighboring Finlayson (4.4% Hispanic), Askov (0.6% Hispanic), Rutledge (0.5% Hispanic), Hinckley (2.6% Hispanic), and Willow River (0.8% Hispanic).

Sandstone's Native American/Other Population

133 residents of Sandstone identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sandstone roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Sandstone is ranked #72 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sandstone is more Native American/Other than neighboring Finlayson (1.7% Native American/Other), Askov (1.8% Native American/Other), Rutledge (3.8% Native American/Other), and Willow River (0% Native American/Other). Sandstone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hinckley (17.3% Native American/Other).

Sandstone's Multiracial Population

84 residents of Sandstone identify as Multiracial, or 3.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sandstone roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Sandstone is ranked #461 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sandstone is more Multiracial than neighboring Finlayson (1.7% Multiracial), and Willow River (3.1% Multiracial). Sandstone is less Multiracial than neighboring Askov (6.6% Multiracial), Rutledge (5.2% Multiracial), and Hinckley (6.8% Multiracial).

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