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CITY · 2020 ACS

Sandy Springs

South Carolina · 1,002 residents · 2.872 sq mi
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Sandy Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $77,750. Population has declined 3% since 2021. Households here earn about 42% more than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,002
−3%vs 2021
vs 1,036 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
349 / sq mi
−3%vs 2021
vs 361 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
+9%vs 2021
vs 35.2 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
8509199891K1K20202024Sandy Springs
20241K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $74,077 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,798
+3%vs 2021
vs $27,041 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+9.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.4% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.0%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 10.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing19.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,000
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $682 in 2021
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.9%
+5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 69.0% in 2021
25.1% rent
Afford Score
3.3
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic72.9%(755)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.5%(223)
Asian4.2%(44)
Other1.4%(14)
Diversity Score52.6%(545)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(785)
Black7.9%(79)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(53)
Asian2.5%(25)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.8%(369)
Diversity Score
37
−30%vs 2021
vs 53 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.9% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+6.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 3.6% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+17%vs 2021
vs 24.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.4%
+2.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.8% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−11.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
80.0%
+20.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 39.1% in 2021
Female
55.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.9% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
−18.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.3% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
+8.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Springs, South Carolina?

Sandy Springs, South Carolina has about 1,002 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sandy Springs, South Carolina earns about $77,750 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 $253,000, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Sandy Springs, South Carolina?

About 24.6% 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 11.0% of people in Sandy Springs, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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