Sands, Michigan

Sands: human settlement in Michigan, United States of America

About

Sands is a city located in the county of Marquette in the U.S. state of Michigan. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,285. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,308 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Sands

Population 2,308 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Michigan (United States)
County Marquette County
Latitude & Longitude 46.4208,-87.4068
Time Zone America/Detroit
Local time 19:12:49 (22nd April 2026)
Population growth 1% (2010-2020)
Weather 62℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Sands is located at 46°25'15"N 87°24'25"W (46.4207700, -87.4068100).

Sands map

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Weather

62°F
Sunny
0 to 10 mph SW Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

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Demographics

The population of Sands increased by 1% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,285 - census
2011 2,304 0.82% estimation process
2012 2,321 0.73% estimation process
2013 2,323 0.09% estimation process
2014 2,324 0.04% estimation process
2015 2,316 -0.35% estimation process
2016 2,316 0% estimation process
2017 2,315 -0.04% estimation process
2018 2,314 -0.04% estimation process
2019 2,318 0.17% estimation process
2020 2,308 -0.43% estimation process

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Sands, MI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
171456 Northern Michigan University Marquette (MI) 49855-5301

Nearby Transit Stations (5)

Rail and bus stations connected to Sands, MI. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
MQT Marquette, Michigan 1325 Commerce Drive BUS
EMI Escanaba, Michigan 2901 27th Avenue North BUS
LAN L'Anse, MI 102 North Main Street BUS
HGH Houghton, Michigan Townsend Drive and Hubbell Street BUS
HKM Hancock, MI 125 Quincy Street BUS

Closest post offices linked to Sands.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Marqu Post Office Marquette (MI) 49855

Other cities in Marquette County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Marquette County , MI. (more)

City Name Population Title
Marquette 20,308 City in the U.
Frenchtown 20,058 Township in Monroe County, Michigan
Beverly Hills 10,276 Town in Oakland County, Michigan, United States
Ishpeming 3,498 City in Marquette County, Michigan, United States of America
Negaunee 3,096 City in Marquette County, Michigan, United States
West Ishpeming 2,662 Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan
Trowbridge Park 2,176 Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan
Selma 2,145 Township in Wexford County, Michigan
Gwinn 1,917 Unincorporated community in Michigan
Maple Grove 1,316 Township in Saginaw County, Michigan
Republic 1,057 Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan
Skandia 832 Civil township in Michigan, USA
Greenwood 598 Township in Marquette County, Michigan
Humboldt 458 Township in Marquette County, Michigan
Michigamme 340 Township in Marquette County, Michigan
Champion 295 Human settlement in Michigan, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Sands distances to largest Michigan cities