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Sardis

Georgia · 996 residents (2025 est.) · 1.548 sq mi
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Sardis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,303. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 259 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $61,800. Households here earn about 32% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
912
−22%since 2000
from 1,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
589 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+44%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:996 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6888751K1K1K1990201020202024Sardis
2024912
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,303
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,261
+199%since 2000
from $11,128 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−21.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−24%since 2010
from 0.524 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade34.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$659
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−29%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.2%(517)
Black55.2%(646)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(729)
2024
White, non-Hispanic43.6%(398)
Black52.2%(476)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(13)
Diversity Score67%(611)
Diversity Score
67
+8%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.4%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.7%
+22.6 ptssince 2017
from 54.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sardis, Georgia?

Sardis, Georgia has about 912 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sardis, Georgia?

The typical household in Sardis, Georgia earns about $52,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sardis, Georgia expensive?

In Sardis, Georgia, the median home is worth about $61,800, and the typical rent is about $659 a month.

How educated are people in Sardis, Georgia?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sardis, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sardis, Georgia?

About 13.8% of people in Sardis, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sardis, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sardis, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 200 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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