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Alpharetta

Georgia · 57,551 residents · 26.9 sq mi
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Alpharetta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,450. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $330,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.6% of residents. Households here earn about 83% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57,551
+65%since 2000
from 34,854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,139 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+11%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K24K40K56K72K1990201020202024Alpharetta
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,450
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,207 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,489
+13%since 2000
from $39,432 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services10.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,037
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $908 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+17%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(28,143)
Black6.4%(2,224)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(1,927)
Asian5.7%(1,986)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.4%(13,736)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65%(37,391)
Black10.6%(6,099)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(4,892)
Asian13.3%(7,678)
Other2.2%(1,293)
Diversity Score67.2%(38,699)
Diversity Score
67
+71%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
59.7%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
21.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.3%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpharetta, Georgia?

Alpharetta, Georgia has about 57,551 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpharetta, Georgia?

The typical household in Alpharetta, Georgia earns about $90,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alpharetta, Georgia expensive?

In Alpharetta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $330,700, and the typical rent is about $1,037 a month.

How educated are people in Alpharetta, Georgia?

About 62.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alpharetta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alpharetta, Georgia?

About 3.6% of people in Alpharetta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpharetta, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpharetta, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44,549 residents, a change of about 343 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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