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Sandy

Oregon · 13,323 residents (2025 est.) · 3.63 sq mi
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Sandy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,984. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,469 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $470,300. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,854
+139%since 2000
from 5,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,541 / sq mi
+139%since 2000
from 1,483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.8
+7%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,323 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K9K11K14K1990201020202024Sandy
202413K
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,984
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,115 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,676
+112%since 2000
from $20,138 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.7%
+43.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$470,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,861
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $647 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
25.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.6%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
67.3%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+21%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
83
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(4,961)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(220)
Asian0.7%(40)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(660)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(10,826)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5%(641)
Asian1.5%(191)
Other9.3%(1,192)
Diversity Score34.9%(4,488)
Diversity Score
35
+185%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+22%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.6%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2017
from 86.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy, Oregon?

Sandy, Oregon has about 12,854 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy, Oregon?

The typical household in Sandy, Oregon earns about $108,984 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy, Oregon expensive?

In Sandy, Oregon, the median home is worth about $470,300, and the typical rent is about $1,861 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy, Oregon?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy, Oregon?

About 7.8% of people in Sandy, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandy, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandy, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,702 residents, a change of about 210 percent over that period.

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