Sandy Lake borough, Pennsylvania
Sandy Lake borough profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sandy Lake borough is a geographic entity located in Mercer County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 624. The land area covers 0.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 624 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 32.1 yrs | ±1.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 315 | ±57 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 361 | ±60 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 315 | ±57 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 46 | ±25 |
| Median Home Value | $177,300 | ±$36,029 |
| Median Gross Rent | $751 | ±$80 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,875 | ±$21,803 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,357 | ±$4,703 |
| Poverty Rate | 13% | ±6.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 102 | ±54 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6% | ±6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 437 | ±116 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 98.1% | ±1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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BOROUGH OF SANDY LAKE
GUS Population: 630 (2024)
ID: 174046
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: SECRETARY
PO BOX 87, SANDY LAKE PA 16145-0087
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GUS Population: 108,140 (2024)
ID: 173732
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF CLERK
103 COURT HOUSE, MERCER PA 16137-1224
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Cochranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Cochranton, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Hadley, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Hadley, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | Franklin, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Greenville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Greenville, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Grove City, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Grove City, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Grove City College
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College | 13.4 mi away | 100 Campus Dr, Grove City, PA, 16127-2104 |
7244582000
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MERCER AREA LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 110 E. VENANGO ST., MERCER, PA, 16137 |
(724) 662-4233
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Thiel College
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College | 16.2 mi away | 75 College Ave, Greenville, PA, 16125-2181 |
7245892000
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COCHRANTON AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 107 W PINE ST, COCHRANTON, PA, 16314 |
(814) 425-3996
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Crawford County Career and Technical Center Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 19.7 mi away | 860 Thurston Rd, Meadville, PA, 16335 |
8147246028
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GROVE CITY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 13.3 mi away | 125 WEST MAIN ST, GROVE CITY, PA, 16127 |
(724) 458-7320
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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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College | 20.0 mi away | 1 Morrow Way, Slippery Rock, PA, 16057-1383 |
7247389000
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FRANKLIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.6 mi away | 421 12TH ST, FRANKLIN, PA, 16323 |
(814) 432-5062
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Westminster College
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College | 20.5 mi away | 319 South Market Street, New Wilmington, PA, 16172 |
7249468761
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COOPERSTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.1 mi away | 182 N. MAIN STREET, COOPERSTOWN, PA, 16317 |
(813) 374-4605
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at FRANKLIN, PA US, located 13.6 miles from Sandy Lake borough. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7° | 18.3° | 26.0° | 3.27" | 17.9" |
| February | 36.3° | 18.7° | 27.5° | 2.66" | 11.5" |
| March | 45.6° | 25.4° | 35.5° | 3.36" | 8.9" |
| April | 59.7° | 35.2° | 47.4° | 4.15" | 1.1" |
| May | 70.9° | 46.1° | 58.5° | 4.00" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.7° | 55.5° | 67.1° | 4.86" | 0.0" |
| July | 82.7° | 59.6° | 71.1° | 5.32" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.2° | 58.3° | 69.8° | 4.24" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.2° | 51.7° | 62.9° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| October | 61.4° | 40.8° | 51.1° | 3.76" | 0.0" |
| November | 49.0° | 31.7° | 40.3° | 3.41" | 2.6" |
| December | 38.1° | 24.3° | 31.2° | 3.36" | 11.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Lake borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Stoneboro borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
| New Lebanon borough | Borough | 4.8 mi | — |
| Jackson Center borough | Borough | 6.1 mi | — |
| Lake Latonka CDP | CDP | 7.1 mi | — |
| Polk borough | Borough | 8.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4208567848. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.