Sandy Springs, GA Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Sandy Springs?
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There are 106,605 residents in Sandy Springs, with a median age of 36.6. Of this, 48.37% are males and 51.63% are females. US-born citizens make up 80.34% of the resident pool in Sandy Springs, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.36%. Additionally, 10.3% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 85,835 people in Sandy Springs currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 85,835 people in Sandy Springs currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 106,605 | -1.5% |
| Male Population | 51,568 | -1.2% |
| Female Population | 55,037 | -1.7% |
Male population 48.37%
Female population 51.63%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36.6 | -0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 85,644 | -0.1% |
| Citizen not US Born | 9,979 | 0.4% |
| Not Citizen | 10,982 | -12.1% |
Citizen US Born 80.34%
Citizen not US Born 9.36%
Not Citizen 10.3%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 890 | -25.0% |
| Moved from Same County | 8,777 | 5.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,461 | -6.3% |
| Moved from Different State | 4,612 | -2.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 85,835 | -1.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.84%
Moved from Same County 8.31%
Moved from Same State 5.17%
Moved from Different State 4.37%
Same House as Last Year 81.3%
What are the employment statistics in Sandy Springs?
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White-collar workers make up 92.1% of the working population in Sandy Springs, while blue-collar employees account for 7.9%. There are also 8,386 entrepreneurs in Sandy Springs (13.28% of the workforce); 45,809 workers employed in private companies (72.53%); and 4,451 people working in governmental institutions (7.05%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 58,176 | -1.3% |
| Blue Collar | 4,987 | 3.7% |
White Collar 92.1%
Blue Collar 7.9%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 8,386 | -4.6% |
| Private Companies | 45,809 | -2.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 4,451 | 19.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,517 | 6.0% |
Self Employees 13.28%
Private Companies 72.53%
Governmental Workers 7.05%
Not for Profit Companies 7.15%
How many households are there in Sandy Springs?
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There are a total of 49,941 households in Sandy Springs, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 50.53% of these Sandy Springs households, while non-family units account for the remaining 49.47%. Additionally, 23.1% of households have children and 76.9% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 49,941 | 0.8% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -2.3% |
| Family Households | 25,236 | -0.8% |
| Non-family Households | 24,705 | 2.6% |
Family Households 50.53%
Non-family Households 49.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 11,538 | 0.2% |
| Households without Children | 38,403 | 1.0% |
Households with Children 23.1%
Households without Children 76.9%
What are the median and average incomes in Sandy Springs?
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The average annual household income in Sandy Springs is $145,216, while the median household income sits at $86,548 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $86,742, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $110,614. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $46,442 and $75,447, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $145,216 | 6.2% |
| Median Household Income | $86,548 | 6.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 6,772 | -7.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 98,499 | -0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sandy Springs?
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There are 53,476 housing units in Sandy Springs, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 49,941 occupied housing units in Sandy Springs, 49.46% are owner-occupied, while 50.54% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $494,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,548 per month in Sandy Springs.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 68.53% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $494,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,548 per month in Sandy Springs.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 53,476 | 0.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 266 | -5.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 624 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,321 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,188 | -1.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9,274 | -12.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 14,243 | -2.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9,038 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,569 | 15.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 5,886 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 67 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 49,941 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 24,702 | 0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 25,239 | 1.4% |
Owner Occupied 49.46%
Renter Occupied 50.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 16,929 | -1.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 7,773 | 3.2% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $494,200 | 2.7% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $483,300 | 4.6% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,548 | 6.6% |
With Mortgage 68.53%
Without Mortgage 31.47%
What is the level of education in Sandy Springs?
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Approximately 14.33% of the population in Sandy Springs holds a high school degree (that's 12,354 residents), while 15.14% have attained a college certificate (14,231 locals) and 40.22% have a bachelor's degree (34,677 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,385 | -30.5% |
| Some High School | 12,354 | -4.3% |
| Some College | 14,231 | -0.2% |
| Associate Degree | 3,693 | -16.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34,677 | -1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 21,047 | 2.0% |
No High School 1.61%
Some High School 14.33%
Some College 15.14%
Associate Degree 4.28%
Bachelor's Degree 40.22%
Graduate Degree 24.41%
What is the marital status of Sandy Springs residents?
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A total of 34,479 people in Sandy Springs have never been married (which represents 38.35% of the total population), while 42,534 of them are wedded (47.31%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,339 (1.49%) and 9,051 (10.07%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 34,479 | -1.9% |
| Married | 42,534 | -2.4% |
| Separated | 1,339 | 11.7% |
| Widowed | 3,846 | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9,051 | 2.0% |
Never Married 38.35%
Married 47.31%
Separated 1.49%
Widowed 4.28%
Divorced 10.07%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sandy Springs?
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The top three means of transportation people in Sandy Springs use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 43,840 residents commute by car, 1,167 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,106 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 43,840 | -6.6% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,167 | -48.2% |
| Subway or Elevated | 189 | N/A |
| Railroad | 29 | 45.0% |
| Bicycle | 33 | -69.4% |
| Motorcycle | 89 | 8.5% |
| TaxiCab | 420 | -5.2% |
| Walk | 1,106 | 0.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Sandy Springs by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
