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Sunnyside

Georgia · 1,472 residents · 1.418 sq mi
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Sunnyside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,500. Households here earn about 39% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,472
+6%since 2000
from 1,385 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,038 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 977 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.6
−7%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5008091K1K2K1990201020202024Sunnyside
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,451
−2%since 2000
from $19,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,500
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,286)
Black5.4%(75)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(209)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73%(1,074)
Black17.5%(258)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(53)
Asian1%(14)
Other4.2%(62)
Diversity Score53.1%(782)
Diversity Score
53
+251%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
−12%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.9%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
61.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.1%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunnyside, Georgia?

Sunnyside, Georgia has about 1,472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sunnyside, Georgia?

The typical household in Sunnyside, Georgia earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sunnyside, Georgia expensive?

In Sunnyside, Georgia, the median home is worth about $68,500.

How educated are people in Sunnyside, Georgia?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sunnyside, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunnyside, Georgia?

About 19.5% of people in Sunnyside, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sunnyside, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, Sunnyside, Georgia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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