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Alpharetta

Georgia · 65,818 residents · 26.9 sq mi
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Alpharetta is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,568. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 89% since 2000. 70% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $447,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 95% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
70% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65,818
+89%since 2000
from 34,854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,447 / sq mi
+89%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+19%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K24K40K56K72K1990201020202024Alpharetta
202467K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,568
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,207 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,833
+54%since 2000
from $39,432 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$447,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $222,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,464
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $908 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
36.9% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(36,473)
Black10.1%(6,667)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(6,120)
Asian20%(13,181)
Other3.9%(2,548)
Diversity Score77.9%(51,253)
Diversity Score
78
+98%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
69.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
64.3%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
29.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpharetta, Georgia?

Alpharetta, Georgia has about 65,818 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpharetta, Georgia?

The typical household in Alpharetta, Georgia earns about $119,568 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 $447,400, and the typical rent is about $1,464 a month.

How educated are people in Alpharetta, Georgia?

About 69.9% 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 5.1% 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 52,816 residents, a change of about 406 percent over that period.

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

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