According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 7.7 km2 (3.0 sq mi), all land.

Although the defined western border stops at U.S. Route 441, the area directly west is also generally referred to by residents as Sandalfoot as well.

As of 2000, English was the first language for 76.91% of all residents, while Spanish accounted for 14.88%, Portuguese consisted of 3.18%, Italian made up 1.72%, Yiddish was totaled at 0.66%, Vietnamese totaled 0.56%, both French and German were at 0.46%, French Creole was at 0.43%, Arabic at 0.39%, and Hebrew was the mother tongue for 0.29% of the population.

[5] As of 2000, the former CDP is home to a sizable and growing number of immigrants, most notably Brazilian and Colombian; as well as Haitian.

This can be seen in the shopping centers south of Judge Winikoff Road, along 441, where there are a number of Brazilian and Colombian restaurants and markets within the area.

Sandalfoot Cove, along with the area directly west, has a reputation as being one of the parts of unincorporated Boca Raton with the highest crime rate.