Sandy Oaks, Texas

Sandy Oaks, Texas
City of Sandy Oaks
Sandy Oaks
Sandy Oaks
Coordinates: 29°10′53″N 98°24′27″W / 29.18139°N 98.40750°W / 29.18139; -98.40750
CountryUnited States
StateTexas
CountyBexar
IncorporatedMay 14, 2014
Government
 • TypeType A General-Law Municipality
Area
 • Total
2.39 sq mi (6.18 km2)
 • Land2.39 sq mi (6.18 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
5,075
 • Density1,953.8/sq mi (754.36/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78112
Area codes210, 726
FIPS code48-65344 [3]
GNIS feature ID2771705[2]
ANSI Code2771704[3]
WebsiteCityofSandyOaks.com

Sandy Oaks is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States. Its population was 5,075 as of the 2020 census.[5] The community voted to incorporate in an election held on May 14, 2014. A total of 128 votes were cast in the election, 96 (75%) in favor of incorporation and 32 (25%) against.[6]

Geography

Sandy Oaks is located along Interstate 37 at the intersection of Priest and Mathis roads in southeastern Bexar County. The city covers a total of 2.38 square miles,[7] all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
20205,075
U.S. Decennial Census[8]

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Sandy Oaks had a population of 5,075. The median age was 32.5 years. 30.9% of residents were under the age of 18 and 9.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 97.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 102.0 males age 18 and over.[9]

The 2020 census reported that 0.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[10]

There were 1,462 households in Sandy Oaks, of which 49.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 56.0% were married-couple households, 17.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 18.5% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 15.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 1,559 housing units, of which 6.2% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.0% and the rental vacancy rate was 5.3%.[9]

Racial composition as of the 2020 census[11]
Race Number Percent
White 2,371 46.7%
Black or African American 85 1.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 101 2.0%
Asian 19 0.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1 0.0%
Some other race 1,288 25.4%
Two or more races 1,210 23.8%
Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 4,113 81.0%

Education

The city of Sandy Oaks is served by the Southside Independent School District.

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Sandy Oaks, Texas
  3. ^ a b "US Gazetteer Files 2016-Places-Texas". US Census. Retrieved January 24, 2017.
  4. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ "Search Results". The United States Census Bureau. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 8, 2023.
  6. ^ Results of Election and Order of Incorporation - City of Sandy Oaks, Texas. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  7. ^ City Map Archived March 2, 2017, at the Wayback Machine - City of Sandy Oaks, Texas. Retrieved December 14, 2015.
  8. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  9. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  10. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved February 13, 2026.
  11. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 13, 2026.

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