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Sandersville

Georgia · 5,813 residents · 12.871 sq mi
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Sandersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,830. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,100. The poverty rate of 24.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,813
−5%since 2000
from 6,144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
452 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+11%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Sandersville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,830
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,201 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,626
+13%since 2000
from $18,226 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
46.5% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+9%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.7%(2,439)
Black58.9%(3,618)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(15)
Asian0.6%(37)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(3,762)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32%(1,861)
Black63.2%(3,675)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(110)
Asian0.6%(32)
Other1%(55)
Diversity Score60.4%(3,512)
Diversity Score
60
−1%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandersville, Georgia?

Sandersville, Georgia has about 5,813 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandersville, Georgia?

The typical household in Sandersville, Georgia earns about $36,830 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandersville, Georgia expensive?

In Sandersville, Georgia, the median home is worth about $94,100, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Sandersville, Georgia?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sandersville, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandersville, Georgia?

About 24.3% of people in Sandersville, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandersville, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandersville, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 477 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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