West Sand Lake

County:: Rensselaer County
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 4.769
State:: New York

West Sand Lake is a CDP located in Rensselaer County, New York. West Sand Lake has a 2025 population of 3,465. West Sand Lake is currently growing at a rate of 1.58% annually and its population has increased by 2.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,391 in 2020.

The average household income in West Sand Lake is $135,515 with a poverty rate of 3.59%. The median age in West Sand Lake is 42.1 years: 42 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Sand Lake includes 98.73% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	3,409	98.73%
Two or more races	17	0.49%
Other race	16	0.46%
Asian	11	0.32%
Black or African American	0	0%
Native American	0	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Sand Lake Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Sand Lake's average per capita income is $71,343. Household income levels show a median of $126,595. The poverty rate stands at 3.59%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Married Families	$151,532	-
Families	$134,821	$144,853
Households	$126,595	$135,515
Non Families	$50,313	$57,310

$71,343

Average Income

$126,595

Median Household Income

3.59%

Poverty Rate