Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Alpharetta, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

66,855

Median Agei

41.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.2%34,914

Asian

20.4%13,626

Black

11.2%7,508

Hispanic/Latino

9.4%6,304

Two or More

4.8%3,196

Other

1.9%1,257

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%47

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%489

High School Diploma

7.8%3,596

Some College (<1 yr)

3%1,399

Some College (1+ yr)

8.4%3,887

Associate's Degree

5.6%2,596

Bachelor's Degree

39.6%18,284

Master's Degree

23.6%10,907

Professional Degree

5%2,304

Doctorate

2.5%1,149

HS or Higher

96.6%

BA or Higher

70.7%

Graduate+

31.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$649,000

Median Renti

$1,948

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.1%16,295

Renter-Occupied

34.9%8,737

Total Units

26,223

Homeownership

65.1%

Vacancy Rate

4.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

1%160

$50K–$100K

0.7%107

$100K–$150K

0.6%105

$150K–$200K

0.8%128

$200K–$300K

3.8%621

$300K–$500K

19.7%3,214

$500K–$1M

61.6%10,043

$1M+

11.8%1,917

Rent Distribution

Under $500

401

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

138

$1,250–$1,500

569

$1,500–$2,000

3,461

$2,000+

3,904

Year Built

2020 or later

2.6%685

2010–2019

13.5%3,531

2000–2009

19.6%5,129

1990–1999

34.6%9,081

1980–1989

22%5,756

1970–1979

3.8%1,000

1960–1969

2.5%654

1950–1959

0.4%105

1940–1949

0.4%103

1939 or earlier

0.7%179

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

60.3%15,090

Electricity

36.5%9,138

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%551

Solar

0.5%129

No Fuel

0.2%52

Wood

0.2%49

Fuel Oil

0.1%16

Coal

0%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$147,612

Mean Household Incomei

$197,350

Per Capita Incomei

$73,509

Poverty Ratei

5.6%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

37,573

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%712

$10K–$15K

0.6%152

$15K–$20K

2.3%571

$20K–$25K

2.1%521

$25K–$30K

1.6%398

$30K–$35K

2.6%639

$35K–$40K

1.4%341

$40K–$45K

2%496

$45K–$50K

2%489

$50K–$60K

3.6%899

$60K–$75K

4.9%1,230

$75K–$100K

9.4%2,351

$100K–$125K

8.8%2,200

$125K–$150K

6.7%1,687

$150K–$200K

11.8%2,964

$200K+

37.5%9,382

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

122

Residentsi

178

Avg. Tenant Renti

$382/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

30 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers28 homes89% occupied$519/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 894 homes99% occupied$341/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $147,612/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $44K/yr

87.6%

Very low income$44K–$74K/yr

11%

Low income$74K–$118K/yr

0.7%

Moderate / aboveOver $118K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

74.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44.2% of subsidized households are minority

13.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

77.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

18,59527.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

6,620

China

1,556

Mexico

982

Korea

640

Philippines

375

Canada

251

United Kingdom

232

Germany

188

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

35,206

Avg. Commutei

26.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

35,634

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,879(3.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.6%Insured

5.4%Uninsured