Sandy
City in Clackamas County, Oregon
Sandy is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, with 12,612 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,001 ft (305 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boring, 5.5 miles NW.
- 12,612residents (2020 Census)
- 1,001 ftelevation · 305 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.6 km²
- 3,416 / sq mipopulation density
- 97009ZIP code
About Sandy
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.
The city of Sandy was originally settled by travelers passing along Barlow Road, one of the final sections of the Oregon Trail, and initially known as Revenue, after settlers Francis and Lydia Revenue. The city subsequently took the name Sandy after the Sandy River, named by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in 1805; the river and previously been named the Barings River, after Sir Francis Baring, 1st Baronet, following a 1792 expedition in the region.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Sandy's local economy was mainly based on logging and the sawmill industry due to the abundance of timber in the area. The city continued to grow with the arrival of German immigrants in the late 19th century, and the city was formally incorporated in 1911. In the latter half of the 20th century, the city's population saw a significant increase in residents, concurrent with the growth of the Portland metropolitan area.
As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 12,612. It is the home of Sandy High School, founded in 1914, which serves the population of Sandy as well as outlying communities, such as Boring and the Villages of Mount Hood.
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Living in Sandy
- Median household income
- $108,984
- Median home value
- $470,300
- Median rent
- $1,861/mo
- Median age
- 34.8
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Sandy had 12,612 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,612 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,416 per sq mi (1,319 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sandy at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Clackamas County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,612 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.69 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.3981° N, 122.2688° W |
| ZIP code | 97009 |
| Official website | ci.sandy.or.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4165250 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sandy
- Boring5.5 mi NW
- Orient6.5 mi NW
- Estacada7.6 mi SW
- Damascus8.7 mi W
- Gresham11.0 mi NW
- Troutdale11.5 mi NW
- Happy Valley11.9 mi W
- Wood Village12.0 mi NW
- Fairview13.2 mi NW
- Washougal, WA13.3 mi N
- Beavercreek14.2 mi SW
- Mount Hood Villages14.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Sandy
What county is Sandy in?
Sandy is in Clackamas County, Oregon.
What is the population of Sandy, OR?
12,612 people lived in Sandy at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sandy, OR?
The ZIP code of Sandy is 97009.
What is the elevation of Sandy?
1,001 feet (305 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sandy?
Boring (5.5 mi), Orient (6.5 mi), Estacada (7.6 mi), Damascus (8.7 mi), Gresham (11.0 mi).
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