Sandy Springs, GA

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2021 Population

106,605

1.46% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

36.6

0.272% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

6.47%

6.93% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$86,548

6.85% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$490,200

3.42% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

63,163

0.911% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Sandy Springs, GA had a population of 107k people with a median age of 36.6 and a median household income of $86,548. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sandy Springs, GA declined from 108,180 to 106,605, a −1.46% decrease and its median household income grew from $80,998 to $86,548, a 6.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sandy Springs, GA are White (Non-Hispanic) (58.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (19.2%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.41%), White (Hispanic) (6.79%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.01%).

None of the households in Sandy Springs, GA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

89.7% of the residents in Sandy Springs, GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sandy Springs, GA are American InterContinental University-Atlanta (469 degrees awarded in 2021), Chamberlain University-Georgia (339 degrees), and Elaine Sterling Institute (476887) (229 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Sandy Springs, GA was $490,200, and the homeownership rate was 49.5%.

Most people in Sandy Springs, GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sandy Springs, GA was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Sandy Springs, GA is home to a population of 107k people, from which 89.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 17.7% of Sandy Springs, GA residents were born outside of the country (18.9k people).

In 2021, there were 3.06 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (62.5k people) in Sandy Springs, GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 7.9k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

89.7%

2021 Citizenship

88.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 89.7% of Sandy Springs, GA residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sandy Springs, GA was 88.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sandy Springs, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sandy Springs, GA

White (Non-Hispanic)
62.5k ± 2.16k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
20.4k ± 1.9k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
7.9k ± 1.03k

11.3%

Hispanic Population

12k people

11.3% of the people in Sandy Springs, GA are hispanic (12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sandy Springs, GA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
226,399 ± 11,557 people
India
100,869 ± 7,760 people
Jamaica
46,494 ± 5,282 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 226,399 Georgia residents, followed by India with 100,869 and Jamaica with 46,494.

Foreign-Born Population

17.7%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

18.9k people

18.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

20.5k people

As of 2021, 17.7% of Sandy Springs, GA residents (18.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sandy Springs, GA was 18.9%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sandy Springs, GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,014 ± 275
Gulf War (2001-)
953 ± 354
Gulf War (1990s)
437 ± 167

Sandy Springs, GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sandy Springs, GA employs 63.2k people. The largest industries in Sandy Springs, GA are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (12,139 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,444 people), and Retail Trade (5,793 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($186,023), Manufacturing ($107,440), and Information ($92,841).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

63.2k

2021 Value

± 2,508

−0.911%

1 Year decline

± 5.65%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sandy Springs, GA declined at a rate of −0.911%, from 63.7k employees to 63.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sandy Springs, GA, are Management Occupations (11,525 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (7,611 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (7,377 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sandy Springs, GA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

63.2k

2021 Value

± 2,508

−0.911%

1 Year decline

± 5.65%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sandy Springs, GA declined at a rate of −0.911%, from 63.7k employees to 63.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sandy Springs, GA, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (12,139 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,444 people), and Retail Trade (5,793 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sandy Springs, GA, though some of these residents may live in Sandy Springs, GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$68,608

Median earning men ± $4,001

$52,432

Median earning women ± $2,940

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($112,368), Wholesale Trade ($105,848), and Information ($103,611).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Manufacturing ($98,576), Information ($76,960), and Construction ($66,023).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $73.4B, followed by Mixed freight ($67.6B) and Machinery ($50.5B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$59.2B
Tennessee
$36.9B
North Carolina
$32.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $59.2B, followed by Tennessee with $36.9B and North Carolina and $32.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (49.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (49.2%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.24%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 49.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (49.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.24%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia

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Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sandy Springs, GA awarded 1,376 degrees. The student population of Sandy Springs, GA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 839 male students and 3,399 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sandy Springs, GA are Black or African American (841 and 61.4%), followed by White (206 and 15%), Unknown (139 and 10.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (83 and 6.06%).

The largest universities in Sandy Springs, GA by number of degrees awarded are American InterContinental University-Atlanta (469 and 34.1%), Chamberlain University-Georgia (339 and 24.6%), and Elaine Sterling Institute (476887) (229 and 16.6%).

The most popular majors in Sandy Springs, GA are Registered Nursing (339 and 24.6%), General Business Administration & Management (275 and 20%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (220 and 16%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Sandy Springs, GA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 71.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 4,238 (19.8% men and 80.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 4,238 students enrolled in Sandy Springs, GA, 19.8% men and 80.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 2,682 records, of which 82% were women and 18% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
339 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
119 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice and Corrections, General.
50 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Sandy Springs, GA was Registered Nursing with 339 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Sandy Springs, GA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

American InterContinental University-Atlanta
469 degrees awarded
Chamberlain University-Georgia
339 degrees awarded
Elaine Sterling Institute (476887)
229 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was American InterContinental University-Atlanta with 469 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 265 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sandy Springs, GA, which is 0.239 times less than the 1,111 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 841 degrees mean that there were 4.08 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 206 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($19,260) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($660) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.29M), Some college (1.78M), and Bachelors Degree (1.52M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sandy Springs, GA was $490,200 in 2021, which is 2 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $474,000 to $490,200, a 3.42% increase. The homeownership rate in Sandy Springs, GA is 49.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sandy Springs, GA have an average commute time of 25.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sandy Springs, GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sandy Springs, GA is $86,548. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Sandy Springs, GA was Census Tract 101.07 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 102.04 and Census Tract 101.15, with respective values of $156,346 and $151,927.

Housing

Property

$490,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$23,147

$24,702

Median Property Taxes

±$1,502

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sandy Springs, GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sandy Springs, GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

49.5%

Homeownership

2021

67.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 49.5% of the housing units in Sandy Springs, GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 49.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sandy Springs, GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101.07
Census Tract 102.04
Census Tract 101.15

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sandy Springs, GA was Census Tract 101.07 with a value of $250,001, followed by Census Tract 102.04 and Census Tract 101.15, with respective values of $156,346 and $151,927.

The following map shows all of the places in Sandy Springs, GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$86,548

Median Household Income

± $2,861

49.9k

Number of Households

± 2,340

In 2021, the median household income of the 49.9k households in Sandy Springs, GA grew to $86,548 from the previous year's value of $80,998.

The following chart displays the households in Sandy Springs, GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sandy Springs, GA is from Georgia.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (65.4%)
Worked At Home (21.2%)
Public Transit (5.12%)

In 2021, 65.4% of workers in Sandy Springs, GA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (21.2%) and those who used public transit to get to work (5.12%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

25.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sandy Springs, GA have a shorter commute time (25.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.89% of the workforce in Sandy Springs, GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sandy Springs, GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sandy Springs, GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sandy Springs, GA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.47% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sandy Springs, GA (6.88k out of 106k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sandy Springs, GA is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.9% of the population of Sandy Springs, GA has health coverage, with 62.9% on employee plans, 4.95% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 0.56% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Fulton County, GA see 899 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.553% decrease from the previous year (904 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1420 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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899 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Fulton County, GA

Primary care physicians in Fulton County, GA see an average of 899 patients per year. This represents a 0.553% decrease from the previous year (904 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Fulton County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.1% under 18 years, 26.5% between 18 and 34 years, 40.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

9.09%

Uninsured

62.9%

Employer Coverage

4.95%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

12.1%

Non-Group

0.56%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sandy Springs, GA declined by 4.02% from 9.47% to 9.09%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sandy Springs, GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.