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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ashton-Sandy Spring

Maryland · 3,437 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 $73,458. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $273,800. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 39% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,437
+11%since 1990
from 3,094 in 1990
1990 – 2024
335 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 302 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.2
+7%since 1990
from 40.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Ashton-Sandy Spring
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$73,458
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,808 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$36,833
+36%since 1990
from $27,031 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$273,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $234,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$905
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $545 in 1990
US average: $602
79.2%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
20.8% rent
3.7
−6%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(2,658)
Black11.5%(356)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(53)
Asian1.9%(58)
Diversity Score34.1%(1,056)
2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(2,727)
Black12%(412)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(121)
Asian3.4%(118)
Diversity Score41.4%(1,422)
41
+21%since 1990
from 34 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

49.8%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 46.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 89.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
23.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.8 min
−30%since 1990
from 32.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 3,437 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland earns about $73,458 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 $273,800, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

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

About 49.8% 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 4.8% of people in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 343 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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