City · Oklahoma
Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Sand Springs, city, mostly in Tulsa County (98.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Osage County, Oklahoma. Sand Springs had 20,397 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 19,874 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 20,117 (±162). GEOID 4065300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
20,397
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 19,874 · ACS 2020-2024: 20,117 ±162
Median household income
$75,645
±$5,675 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $65,039
Median home value
$197,700
±$9,671 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $199,800
Median gross rent
$1,002
±$76 (90% margin)
Oklahoma: $1,014
Where is Sand Springs and what county is it in?
Sand Springs is a city mostly in Tulsa County (98.1% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Osage County, Oklahoma. It covers 19.8 square miles of land, 1,003 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sand Springs is in the Tulsa, OK metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tulsa County | 19,488 | 98.1% |
| Osage County | 386 | 1.9% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sand Springs, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 20,397 people lived in Sand Springs on July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, slower than Oklahoma (+4.1%). The 2020 Census counted 19,874 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 20,117 (±162).
| Measure | Sand Springs | Tulsa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 20,117 ±162 | 680,794 | +323 |
| Households | 7,742 ±383 | 272,422 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.58 ±0.13 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,273 ±379 | 297,882 | no clear change |
Sand Springs's population since 2000
From 17,451 in 2000 to 20,397 in 2025: up 16.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sand Springs as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sand Springs?
The median resident of Sand Springs is 37.1 years old; 26.2% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.5%. 1.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sand Springs | Tulsa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±2.4 | 36.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.2% ±2.1 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3% ±2.0 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±2.1 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.7% ±1.7 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.2% ±2.7 pts | 57.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±0.7 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 6.9% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.5% ±1.4 pts | 9.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 9.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.0% ±1.0 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8% ±1.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 19.1% ±1.8 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.7% ±1.4 pts | 13.3% | −2.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9% ±1.4 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.3% ±2.7 pts | 34.4% | +7.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.3% ±1.5 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.8% ±1.5 pts | 84.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.9% ±0.3 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sand Springs earn?
Half of Sand Springs's 7,742 households earn less than $75,645 a year (±$5,675), against $69,009 in Tulsa County and $65,039 in Oklahoma. In 2015-2019 it was $71,569 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sand Springs | Tulsa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,645 ±$5,675 | $69,009 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,324 ±$4,832 | $98,310 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,815 ±$2,248 | $40,350 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5% ±3.7 pts | 14.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.2% ±8.9 pts | 20.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.3% ±2.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±1.1 pts | 96.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.4% ±1.9 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sand Springs?
Owners occupy 71.3% of Sand Springs's occupied homes and renters 28.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $197,700 by its owner (±$9,671). The median renter pays $1,002 a month including utilities, and 31.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sand Springs | Tulsa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $197,700 ±$9,671 | $230,400 | +$40,417 |
| Median gross rent | $1,002 ±$76 | $1,110 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 31.5% ±5.7 pts | 36.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,558 ±$69 | $1,650 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.3% ±2.6 pts | 59.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.7% ±2.6 pts | 40.3% | – |
| Housing units | 8,273 ±379 | 297,882 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% ±2.4 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.4% ±2.1 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% ±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±0.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.8% ±1.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5% ±2.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.0% ±1.0 pts | 6.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sand Springs building?
Builders took permits for 24 new housing units in Sand Springs in 2025 (18 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Oklahoma.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sand Springs work and get to work?
80.0% of Sand Springs's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Sand Springs | Tulsa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.5% ±2.3 pts | 65.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±1.1 pts | 5.4% | +2.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 80.0% ±3.0 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7% ±2.0 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.3% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0% ±1.5 pts | 11.5% | +4.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.5 min ±0.9 | 20.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Sand Springs?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Sand Springs, and 8 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,570 (Tract 93) to $104,861 (Tract 94.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 94.03Tulsa County | 3,677 | $80,891 |
| Tract 94.01Tulsa County | 4,791 | $77,652 |
| Tract 92Tulsa County | 3,524 | $71,516 |
| Tract 93Tulsa County | 3,474 | $51,570 |
| Tract 94.04Tulsa County | 2,998 | $104,861 |
| Tract 65.06Tulsa County | 2,334 | $93,167 |
| Tract 95Tulsa County | 5,562 | $82,567 |
| Tract 9400.07Osage County | 4,538 | $82,731 |
| Tract 9400.05Osage County | 4,189 | $90,268 |
| Tract 65.07Tulsa County | 1,960 | $101,458 |
| Tract 29Tulsa County | 2,791 | $44,452 |
| Tract 88Tulsa County | 2,288 | $44,231 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Sand Springs) · Census block assignment files
How does Sand Springs compare with other places in Oklahoma?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sand Springs is the 1,907th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 27th-most populous of 591 in Oklahoma.
Sand Springs ranks 36th of 228 places in Oklahoma with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 27th | 591 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 99th | 212 |
| Residents per square mile | 65th | 229 |
| Median household income | 36th | 228 |
| Per capita income | 42nd | 229 |
| Median home value | 47th | 228 |
| Median gross rent | 45th | 223 |
| Poverty rate | 194th | 218 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44th | 226 |
| Median age | 102nd | 229 |
| Owner-occupied share | 73rd | 229 |
| Work from home | 78th | 140 |
| Travel time to work | 145th | 229 |
Sand Springs's figures with every place in Oklahoma (CSV)
Every place in Oklahoma, sortable · Compare Sand Springs with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Sand Springs?
4 of the 57 figures for Sand Springs on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sand Springs are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Sand Springs.