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Ashton-Sandy Spring

Maryland · 5,628 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 $115,357. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $775,900. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 63% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,628
+64%since 2000
from 3,437 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
549 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.0
+6%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Ashton-Sandy Spring
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,357
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,564
+43%since 2000
from $36,833 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$775,900
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,179
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $905 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
79.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.7
+80%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(3,814)
Black13.9%(780)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(373)
Asian8.3%(466)
Other1.6%(87)
Diversity Score61.3%(3,452)
Diversity Score
61
+48%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
28.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
65.8%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

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

Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland has about 5,628 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland earns about $115,357 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 $775,900, and the typical rent is about $1,179 a month.

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

About 59.6% 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 2.3% 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 2,534 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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

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