The 2020 census found 2,946 people in the township.

Located in the northeastern corner of the county, it borders the following townships: The village of Mineral City is located in central Sandy Township, and the unincorporated community of Sandyville lies in the northern part of the township.

Statewide, the only other Sandy Township is located in Stark County.

The township is governed by a three-member board of trustees, who are elected in November of odd-numbered years to a four-year term beginning on the following January 1.

There is also an elected township fiscal officer, who serves a four-year term beginning on April 1 of the year after the election, which is held in November of the year before the presidential election.