Short answers, pulled from the story.
Nomadic bands of Paiute, Shoshone, and Bannock Indians roamed this base for centuries before permanent settlers arrived. Permanent settlement began in the 1860s and 1870s when people sought land in the less crowded southern end of the Salt Lake Valley.
Sandy was incorporated in 1893 largely as part of an effort to combat what Mormon inhabitants considered unsavory elements. The mine-based beginnings had brought transient men seeking quick fortunes so large numbers of single men disappeared from the population after incorporation.
The population reached 96,904 according to the 2020 United States census. Non-Hispanic Whites made up 78.61% of the population in 2020 while Hispanic or Latino residents increased to 10.76% over the same period.
Four light rail stations exist on the Blue Line including Historic Sandy at 9000 South, Sandy Expo at 9375 South, Sandy Civic Center at 10000 South, and Crescent View at 11400 South. All stations terminate at Salt Lake Central Station to the north and Draper Town Center to the south.
America First Field opened on the 8th of October 2008 as a soccer-specific stadium on the city's west side. Real Salt Lake plays its home games there while the Utah Royals FC shares the venue since beginning play in 2017.