Sandy, OR Demographics

A map of Sandy's Population by Race

Sandy, Oregon had a population of 12,612 in 2020. It was 80.8% White, 0.7% Black, 1.3% Asian, 9.7% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sandy, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 426 places in Oregon, Sandy is the 51st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Sandy's White Population

10,188 residents of Sandy identify as White, or 80.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Sandy slightly larger than the White share of the population of Oregon (71.7% White). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Sandy is ranked #242 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sandy is more White than neighboring Orient (80.1% White), Damascus (80.2% White), and Troutdale (69.9% White). Sandy is less White than neighboring Boring (85.1% White), and Estacada (82.3% White).

Sandy's Black Population

86 residents of Sandy identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sandy roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Oregon (1.9% Black). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Sandy is ranked #89 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sandy is more Black than neighboring Boring (0.3% Black), and Orient (0.4% Black). Sandy is less Black than neighboring Estacada (0.8% Black), Damascus (0.8% Black), and Troutdale (2.2% Black).

Sandy's Asian Population

163 residents of Sandy identify as Asian, or 1.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sandy roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Oregon (4.5% Asian). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Sandy is ranked #122 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sandy is less Asian than neighboring Boring (2.2% Asian), Orient (4.3% Asian), Estacada (1.7% Asian), Damascus (3.9% Asian), and Troutdale (5.4% Asian).

Sandy's Hispanic Population

1,226 residents of Sandy identify as Hispanic, or 9.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sandy roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Oregon (13.9% Hispanic). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Sandy is ranked #138 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sandy is more Hispanic than neighboring Boring (6% Hispanic), Orient (6.9% Hispanic), Estacada (8.2% Hispanic), and Damascus (8.1% Hispanic). Sandy is less Hispanic than neighboring Troutdale (14.7% Hispanic).

Sandy's Native American/Other Population

181 residents of Sandy identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sandy roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Oregon (2% Native American/Other). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Sandy is ranked #249 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sandy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Boring (0.8% Native American/Other), Orient (1.1% Native American/Other), and Estacada (1.1% Native American/Other). Sandy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Troutdale (1.7% Native American/Other).

Sandy's Multiracial Population

768 residents of Sandy identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sandy roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Oregon (6.1% Multiracial). Of the 426 places in Oregon, Sandy is ranked #177 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sandy is more Multiracial than neighboring Boring (5.7% Multiracial), Estacada (5.9% Multiracial), and Damascus (5.6% Multiracial). Sandy is less Multiracial than neighboring Orient (7.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.