Sandy, Oregon facts for kids
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Sandy, Oregon
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View of Mount Hood and the Sandy River from Jonsrud Viewpoint in Sandy
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| Motto(s):
"Where Innovation Meets Elevation"
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Location of Sandy in Clackamas County, Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Clackamas |
| Incorporated | August 11, 1911 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.58 sq mi (9.28 km2) |
| • Land | 3.57 sq mi (9.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,201 ft (305.4096 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 9,570 |
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11,387 |
| • Density | 3,189.64/sq mi (1,231.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (Pacific) |
| ZIP code |
97055
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| Area code(s) | 503 and 971 |
| FIPS code | 41-65250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1149054 |
| Website | www.ci.sandy.or.us |
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 century, 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-nineteenth 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 2010 census, the city had a total population of 9,570. 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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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 3.14 square miles (8.13 km2), all of it land.
Climate
This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sandy has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 96 | — | |
| 1910 | 250 | 160.4% | |
| 1920 | 242 | −3.2% | |
| 1930 | 284 | 17.4% | |
| 1940 | 473 | 66.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,003 | 112.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,147 | 14.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,544 | 34.6% | |
| 1980 | 2,905 | 88.1% | |
| 1990 | 4,152 | 42.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,385 | 29.7% | |
| 2010 | 9,570 | 77.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 11,387 | 19.0% | |
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2010 census
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As of the census of 2010, there were 9,570 people, 3,567 households, and 2,486 families residing in the city. The population density was 3,047.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,176.8/km2). There were 3,768 housing units at an average density of 1,200.0 per square mile (463.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 90.0% White, 0.4% African American, 1.3% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.4% from other races, and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.2% of the population.
There were 3,567 households, of which 40.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.7% were married couples living together, 12.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.3% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.17.
The median age in the city was 32.8 years. 29% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.5% were from 25 to 44; 22.6% were from 45 to 64; and 10.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
Transportation
U.S. Route 26 runs through the middle of Sandy, forming downtown Sandy's Pioneer and Proctor Boulevards. Sandy is the northern terminus of Oregon Route 211.
Mass transit
From at least the 1940s through the 1960s, bus transit service connecting Sandy with Gresham and Portland was provided by a private company named Portland Stages, Inc. This service was taken over by TriMet, a then-new public agency, in 1970, and TriMet continued to provide transit service to Sandy until 2000.
Since the beginning of 2000, Sandy has operated its own public transit system, the Sandy Area Metro, which connects with Tri-Met's MAX light rail line at the Gresham Transit Center and the Mountain Express.
Air
- Sandy River Airport
- Country Squire Airpark
Points of interest
Sandy is the home of the annual Sandy Mountain Festival, the Sandy Oktoberfest and the yearly Hometown Holiday Festival and Parade.
Jonsrud Viewpoint, a wonderful view of Mt. Hood and the Sandy River valley. This viewpoint was donated to the City of Sandy by Philip Jonsrud, a son of early settlers and lifelong resident of Sandy.
The Tickle Creek Trail is a beautiful scenic route, located off Dubarko Rd. Also known as 'The heart and soul of Sandy Oregon.'
Education
There are three schools within Sandy's city limits: Sandy Grade School, Cedar Ridge Middle School and Sandy High School. Those schools are administered by the regional Oregon Trail School District.
Notable people
- Nan Britton (1896–1991), secretary and mistress of President Warren G. Harding
- George Bruns (1914–1983), film composer
- Alma Francis (1890–1968), Broadway and silent film actress and singer
- Bill Johnson (1960–2016), Olympic skier
- Brenda Strong (1960–), film and television actress
- Mark Thorson (1983–), football player
Images for kids
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The Sandy River, which runs through the city boundary and from which it takes its name, was originally named the Baring River after Sir Francis Baring, 1st Baronet
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Main street of Sandy, 1917
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A landslide across U.S. Route 26 near Sandy, 2009
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