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.

Sugar Hill, GA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

26,128

Median Agei

35.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

49.8%13,015

Hispanic/Latino

16.8%4,383

Black

15.8%4,123

Asian

13.9%3,643

Two or More

3.5%924

Other

0.1%35

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%5

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%766

High School Diploma

14.9%2,445

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%925

Some College (1+ yr)

11.9%1,944

Associate's Degree

8.4%1,373

Bachelor's Degree

31.6%5,167

Master's Degree

12.6%2,062

Professional Degree

2.5%417

Doctorate

1.7%282

HS or Higher

94%

BA or Higher

48.5%

Graduate+

16.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$413,400

Median Renti

$1,862

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.9%6,993

Renter-Occupied

20.1%1,757

Total Units

8,978

Homeownership

79.9%

Vacancy Rate

2.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.5%173

$50K–$100K

3.7%262

$100K–$150K

1.3%88

$150K–$200K

1.7%117

$200K–$300K

13.6%954

$300K–$500K

48.1%3,363

$500K–$1M

28.2%1,974

$1M+

0.9%62

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

124

$1,250–$1,500

195

$1,500–$2,000

543

$2,000+

729

Year Built

2020 or later

5.8%523

2010–2019

24.7%2,222

2000–2009

28.1%2,522

1990–1999

24.7%2,217

1980–1989

7.5%672

1970–1979

4.8%433

1960–1969

2.2%201

1950–1959

1.4%130

1940–1949

0.6%58

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

64.2%5,617

Electricity

32.9%2,879

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%196

Coal

0.6%51

No Fuel

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$107,389

Mean Household Incomei

$127,664

Per Capita Incomei

$42,359

Poverty Ratei

7.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

13,721

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.2%276

$10K–$15K

1.3%118

$15K–$20K

1.5%133

$20K–$25K

1.5%135

$25K–$30K

1.9%170

$30K–$35K

1.7%152

$35K–$40K

1.3%118

$40K–$45K

2.5%218

$45K–$50K

4.5%390

$50K–$60K

9.6%844

$60K–$75K

8.6%751

$75K–$100K

9.1%793

$100K–$125K

14.4%1,261

$125K–$150K

7.1%619

$150K–$200K

11.4%999

$200K+

20.3%1,773

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

Residentsi

163

Avg. Tenant Renti

$497/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

10 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing18 homes98% occupied$554/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers65 homes62% occupied$481/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $107,389/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $32K/yr

78.7%

Very low income$32K–$54K/yr

14.5%

Low income$54K–$86K/yr

6.8%

Who Receives This Housing

90.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

85% of subsidized households are minority

19.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32% 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

6,20423.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Korea

1,016

Mexico

908

India

728

China

177

Canada

164

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

13,064

Avg. Commutei

33.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

13,178

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,082(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.6%Insured

10.4%Uninsured