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Sandy

Oregon · 12,612 residents · 3.63 sq mi
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Sandy is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,262. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 7,227 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $319,300. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,612
+134%since 2000
from 5,385 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,474 / sq mi
+134%since 2000
from 1,483 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+6%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K6K9K11K14K1990201020202024Sandy
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,262
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,115 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,147
+70%since 2000
from $20,138 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$319,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,257
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $647 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
32.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+10%since 2000
from 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(10,188)
Black0.7%(86)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,226)
Asian1.3%(163)
Other3.6%(455)
Diversity Score35.2%(4,434)
Diversity Score
35
+187%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.4%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−82.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy, Oregon?

Sandy, Oregon has about 12,612 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy, Oregon?

The typical household in Sandy, Oregon earns about $81,262 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 $319,300, and the typical rent is about $1,257 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy, Oregon?

About 18.2% 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 8.4% 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 8,460 residents, a change of about 204 percent over that period.

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