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Sandy Springs

South Carolina · 1,105 residents · 2.872 sq mi
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Sandy Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,833. Population has grown 16% since 2023. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $309,700. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,105
+16%since 2023
from 955 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
385 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 333 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
+4%since 2023
from 35.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8509199891K1K20202024Sandy Springs
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,833
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $68,393 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,849
+73%since 2023
from $25,313 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2023
from 38.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.591
+59%since 2023
from 0.371 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$309,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $261,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$976
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $938 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
72.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.4
+14%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic53%(506)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino24%(229)
Asian5.9%(56)
Other17.2%(164)
Diversity Score78.6%(751)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(639)
Black2.5%(28)
Hispanic / Latino20.6%(228)
Asian4.7%(52)
Other14.3%(158)
Diversity Score75%(828)
Diversity Score
75
−5%since 2023
from 79 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 20.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 61.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 15.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
Female
60.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
Foreign born
19.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
34.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
22.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Springs, South Carolina?

Sandy Springs, South Carolina has about 1,105 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sandy Springs, South Carolina?

The typical household in Sandy Springs, South Carolina earns about $70,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sandy Springs, South Carolina expensive?

In Sandy Springs, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $309,700, and the typical rent is about $976 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Springs, South Carolina?

About 22.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Springs, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy Springs, South Carolina?

About 32.7% of people in Sandy Springs, South Carolina 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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