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Sandy Springs

Georgia · 108,080 residents · 37.663 sq mi
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Sandy Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,998. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 66% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $474,000. Households here earn about 32% more than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
66% 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
108,080
+26%since 2000
from 85,781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,870 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 2,278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+9%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
64K76K88K100K112K1990201020202024Sandy Springs
2024107K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,998
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,428 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$63,927
+41%since 2000
from $45,494 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$474,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,383
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $892 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 45.7% in 2000
55.3% rent
Afford Score
5.9
+12%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(62,657)
Black11.8%(10,139)
Hispanic / Latino9.9%(8,514)
Asian3.3%(2,793)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.4%(44,937)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(58,130)
Black18.3%(19,773)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(14,740)
Asian9.4%(10,160)
Other3%(3,271)
Diversity Score79.4%(85,856)
Diversity Score
79
+52%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
66.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.4%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−73.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Springs, Georgia?

Sandy Springs, Georgia has about 108,080 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy Springs, Georgia?

The typical household in Sandy Springs, Georgia earns about $80,998 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy Springs, Georgia expensive?

In Sandy Springs, Georgia, the median home is worth about $474,000, and the typical rent is about $1,383 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Springs, Georgia?

About 66.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Springs, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy Springs, Georgia?

About 7.0% of people in Sandy Springs, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sandy Springs, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sandy Springs, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,238 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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