What is the population of Sandy, Oregon?

Sandy has a population of approximately 12,854 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Sandy, Oregon located?

Sandy is located in Oregon, United States, at approximate coordinates 45.3981°, -122.2688°.

What is the median household income in Sandy?

The median household income in Sandy is approximately $108,984 based on the most recent open data.

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Sandy

Total population

12,854

Median home value

$470,300

29.7%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$108,984

Sandy$109k

National$74k

Founded

1913

Elevation305 m

Land area8.14 km²

Weather50°F · Mostly Clear

Coordinates45.40°, -122.27°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Founded

1913

Elevation

305 m

Area

8.14 km²

Official website

www.ci.sandy.or.us

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Sandy is a city located in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States, settled c. 1853 and named after the nearby Sandy River. Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, the city serves as the western gateway to the Mount Hood Corridor, and is located approximately 27 miles (43 km) east of Portland.

History & geography

History

Sandy was founded after pioneer Sam Barlow passed through the area in 1845 and formed Barlow Road, the most widely-used final portion of the Oregon Trail. The first white people to settle the area were Francis and Lydia Revenue, 1853. The river had priorly been named the Barings River after Sir Francis Baring, 1st Baronet, an English merchant banker, by Lieutenant W.R. Broughton of the Fort Vancouver expedition on October 30, 1792. As of the 21st century, Sandy's population has increased significantly with the growth of the Portland metropolitan area. Per a 2018 study completed by Portland State University and Clackamas County, it is the second-fastest-growing city in the state, and is estimated to reach a population of 18,980 by the year 2034.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , consisting almost entirely of land. Its elevation is . This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above . According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sandy has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

34.8

Median home value

$470,300

Housing units

4,599

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

Race & ethnicity

White

85.5%

Black

Asian

1.5%

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

45.3981

Longitude

-122.2688

Water area

0.01 mi²

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

50°F

Mostly Clear

Tuesday

71°F

Sunny

Tuesday Night

49°F

Mostly Clear

Wednesday

76°F

Sunny

Wednesday Night

52°F

Mostly Clear

Thursday

78°F

Sunny

Forecast for Sandy, OR from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

27.7%

Diabetes

8.6%

Adult obesity

35%

Binge drinking

17%

Adult smoking

11.8%

No leisure activity

19.2%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

310,097

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
12,192
Song Sparrow
Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
11,852
Dark-eyed Junco
Junco hyemalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
10,357
Spotted Towhee
Pipilo maculatus Swainson, 1827 · Aves
9,682
American Crow
Corvus brachyrhynchos C.L.Brehm, 1822 · Aves
9,673
Northern Flicker
Colaptes auratus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
9,501
Black-capped Chickadee
Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
8,902
Anna's Hummingbird
Calypte anna (R.Lesson, 1829) · Aves
8,129

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Sandy High School
High · Sandy · 1,440 students · 27.2:1 ratio
Summit Learning Charter
Other · Eagle Creek · 1,181 students · 51.3:1 ratio
Estacada High School
High · Estacada · 539 students · 21.6:1 ratio
River Mill Elementary School
Elementary · Estacada · 492 students · 22.4:1 ratio
Firwood Elementary School
Elementary · Sandy · 479 students · 21.8:1 ratio
Deep Creek - Damascus K-8 School
Elementary · Damascus · 450 students · 18:1 ratio
Clackamas River Elementary School
Elementary · Estacada · 449 students · 22.4:1 ratio
Cedar Ridge Middle School
Middle · Sandy · 442 students · 22.1:1 ratio