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Sardis

Georgia · 995 residents · 1.548 sq mi
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Sardis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,441. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 176 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,600. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
995
−15%since 2000
from 1,171 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
643 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 756 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+40%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6888751K1K1K1990201020202024Sardis
2024912
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,441
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,410
+92%since 2000
from $11,128 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services9.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information0.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $200 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(469)
Black43.8%(436)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score65.2%(649)
Diversity Score
65
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
−13%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.1%
+21.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sardis, Georgia?

Sardis, Georgia has about 995 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sardis, Georgia?

The typical household in Sardis, Georgia earns about $35,441 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 $59,600, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Sardis, Georgia?

About 8.5% 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 28.0% 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 117 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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