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Ashton-Sandy Spring

Maryland · 5,746 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 $125,215. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 67% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $552,400. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,746
+67%since 2000
from 3,437 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
560 / sq mi
+67%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.2
+7%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K5K6K7K1990201020202024Ashton-Sandy Spring
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,215
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,676
+46%since 2000
from $36,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
80.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$552,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,592
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $905 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59%(3,388)
Black13.9%(796)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(604)
Asian10.3%(592)
Other3.5%(203)
Diversity Score73.4%(4,217)
Diversity Score
73
+77%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
52.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 49.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
31.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+66%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.4%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.7%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
17.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland has about 5,746 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ashton-Sandy Spring, Maryland earns about $125,215 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 $552,400, and the typical rent is about $1,592 a month.

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

About 52.2% 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 5.3% 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 2,652 residents, a change of about 86 percent over that period.

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

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