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.

Sandy Springs, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

107,087

Median Agei

36.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54%57,813

Black

20.9%22,371

Hispanic/Latino

11.8%12,642

Asian

7.5%8,049

Two or More

4.8%5,153

Other

0.9%961

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%89

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.2%1,000

High School Diploma

7.9%6,338

Some College (<1 yr)

3%2,375

Some College (1+ yr)

10.6%8,482

Associate's Degree

5%4,013

Bachelor's Degree

39.6%31,683

Master's Degree

20.5%16,438

Professional Degree

6.8%5,477

Doctorate

2.3%1,817

HS or Higher

96.9%

BA or Higher

69.2%

Graduate+

29.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$619,800

Median Renti

$1,870

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

50.2%25,918

Renter-Occupied

49.8%25,729

Total Units

55,203

Homeownership

50.2%

Vacancy Rate

6.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%425

$50K–$100K

0.7%173

$100K–$150K

3.5%911

$150K–$200K

7%1,826

$200K–$300K

12.5%3,227

$300K–$500K

13.9%3,593

$500K–$1M

39.9%10,332

$1M+

21%5,431

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

197

$750–$1,000

527

$1,000–$1,250

776

$1,250–$1,500

3,245

$1,500–$2,000

10,633

$2,000+

9,918

Year Built

2020 or later

1.3%702

2010–2019

17.4%9,629

2000–2009

13%7,153

1990–1999

14.9%8,239

1980–1989

24.6%13,569

1970–1979

15.2%8,381

1960–1969

8.4%4,659

1950–1959

3.5%1,953

1940–1949

1.1%589

1939 or earlier

0.6%329

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.9%26,314

Electricity

46.4%23,982

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%871

Other

0.5%235

No Fuel

0.3%153

Solar

0.1%44

Fuel Oil

0.1%38

Wood

0%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$104,340

Mean Household Incomei

$171,715

Per Capita Incomei

$83,136

Poverty Ratei

8.5%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

66,467

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%2,413

$10K–$15K

1.6%844

$15K–$20K

2.4%1,249

$20K–$25K

1.5%795

$25K–$30K

1.2%597

$30K–$35K

2.1%1,063

$35K–$40K

1.9%1,005

$40K–$45K

2.6%1,357

$45K–$50K

1.6%846

$50K–$60K

4.3%2,234

$60K–$75K

9.1%4,680

$75K–$100K

14.9%7,670

$100K–$125K

9.9%5,110

$125K–$150K

7.5%3,896

$150K–$200K

10.5%5,410

$200K+

24.2%12,478

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

439

Residentsi

552

Avg. Tenant Renti

$371/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

60 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers68 homes89% occupied$376/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8336 homes97% occupied$370/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $104,340/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $31K/yr

80%

Very low income$31K–$52K/yr

17.3%

Low income$52K–$83K/yr

2.7%

Who Receives This Housing

70.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

36.5% of subsidized households are minority

12.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

94.3% 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

18,38717.2%

By Region

Top Countries

India

2,882

Mexico

2,013

China

901

Korea

678

United Kingdom

627

Canada

376

Philippines

371

Guatemala

194

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

62,833

Avg. Commutei

25.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

63,703

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,422(3.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.4%Insured

8.6%Uninsured