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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ashton-Sandy Spring

Maryland · 3,094 residents · 10.257 sq mi
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Ashton-Sandy Spring is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $58,808. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $234,000. With a median age of 40.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 49% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 33.0
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,094
−10%vs 2000
vs 3,437 in 2000
1990 – 2024
302 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 43.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Ashton-Sandy Spring
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$58,808
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,458 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,031
−27%vs 2000
vs $36,833 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$234,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $273,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$545
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $905 in 2000
US average: $450
75.6%
−3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.2% in 2000
24.4% rent
4.0
+7%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(2,727)
Black12%(412)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(121)
Asian3.4%(118)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.4%(1,422)
1990
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(2,658)
Black11.5%(356)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(53)
Asian1.9%(58)
Other0.7%(22)
Diversity Score34.1%(1,056)
34
−17%vs 2000
vs 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.7%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 49.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
89.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 91.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
22.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.5 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland?

Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland has about 3,094 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland?

The typical household in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland earns about $58,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland expensive?

In Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland, the median home is worth about $234,000, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland?

About 5.2% of people in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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

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