Sandy Springs, GA

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Sandy Springs Overview

107,221
TOTAL POPULATION
51,275
MALE POPULATION
55,946
FEMALE POPULATION
91.65
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.11
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.4
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$75,615
PER CAPITA INCOME
$138,532
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$93,303
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
26.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
73.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,415
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
65,251
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
72.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sandy Springs Area Codes

Race in Sandy Springs

The most populous races in Sandy Springs are White / Caucasian (66,318 | 61.9%), Black / African American (22,442 | 20.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (11,103 | 10.4%).
Race in Sandy Springs
Race# Population% Population
Asian8,3627.8%
Black / African American22,44220.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific410.0%
Hispanic or Latino11,10310.4%
Native / Alaskan1830.2%
White / Caucasian66,31861.9%
Two or more Races5,9095.5%
Some other Race3,9663.7%
Total107,221100.0%

Ancestry in Sandy Springs

The most populous ancestries reported in Sandy Springs are English (12,958 | 12.1%), German (10,601 | 9.9%), Irish (8,333 | 7.8%), American (5,111 | 4.8%), and Mexican (5,086 | 4.7%), together accounting for 39.3% of all Sandy Springs residents.
Ancestry in Sandy Springs
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan30.0%
African8490.8%
American5,1114.8%
Arab8640.8%
Argentinean830.1%
Armenian1070.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac170.0%
Australian930.1%
Austrian3910.4%
Barbadian180.0%
Belgian530.1%
Belizean3360.3%
Bhutanese5310.5%
Blackfeet140.0%
Bolivian2800.3%
Brazilian3740.4%
British1,2301.1%
British West Indian650.1%
Burmese6510.6%
Cajun80.0%
Canadian3510.3%
Celtic950.1%
Central American1,2561.2%
Central American Indian390.0%
Cherokee4470.4%
Chickasaw110.0%
Chilean230.0%
Choctaw190.0%
Colombian6210.6%
Costa Rican3640.3%
Croatian830.1%
Crow20.0%
Cuban3910.4%
Czech1780.2%
Czechoslovakian740.1%
Danish2840.3%
Dominican5270.5%
Dutch9830.9%
Eastern European1,7001.6%
Ecuadorian2690.3%
English12,95812.1%
Ethiopian1540.1%
European2,5262.4%
Fijian60.0%
Filipino150.0%
Finnish820.1%
French2,5812.4%
French Canadian3050.3%
German10,6019.9%
Ghanaian440.0%
Greek2680.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro200.0%
Guatemalan1070.1%
Guyanese2110.2%
Haitian6130.6%
Honduran1690.2%
Hungarian2780.3%
Indian (Asian)1,6881.6%
Iranian2610.2%
Iraqi140.0%
Irish8,3337.8%
Israeli1290.1%
Italian4,7384.4%
Jamaican1,2731.2%
Japanese370.0%
Jordanian340.0%
Kenyan1170.1%
Korean8140.8%
Laotian640.1%
Latvian520.1%
Lebanese5090.5%
Liberian290.0%
Lithuanian8420.8%
Lumbee120.0%
Luxembourger290.0%
Macedonian100.0%
Malaysian250.0%
Maltese710.1%
Mexican5,0864.7%
Mexican American Indian160.0%
Moroccan840.1%
Native Hawaiian300.0%
New Zealander130.0%
Nicaraguan3880.4%
Nigerian2820.3%
Northern European1640.2%
Norwegian6970.6%
Pakistani1450.1%
Palestinian600.1%
Panamanian690.1%
Peruvian1530.1%
Polish2,7322.5%
Portuguese6210.6%
Puerto Rican8610.8%
Romanian4920.5%
Russian1,9701.8%
Salvadoran1590.2%
Samoan120.0%
Scandinavian2760.3%
Scotch-Irish2,4432.3%
Scottish2,8592.7%
Senegalese250.0%
Serbian280.0%
Sioux110.0%
Slovak730.1%
Slovene190.0%
South African1390.1%
South American2,3742.2%
South American Indian20.0%
Spaniard1380.1%
Spanish1010.1%
Spanish American700.1%
Sri Lankan7520.7%
Subsaharan African2,3162.2%
Swedish7510.7%
Swiss1950.2%
Syrian170.0%
Thai4,6344.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian1180.1%
Turkish1060.1%
Ukrainian3040.3%
Uruguayan480.0%
Venezuelan8970.8%
Vietnamese550.1%
Welsh6800.6%
West Indian1230.1%
Yugoslavian360.0%
Zimbabwean1860.2%
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Immigrants in Sandy Springs

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sandy Springs came from Asia (6,907 | 6.4%), Latin America (5,676 | 5.3%), South Central Asia (3,771 | 3.5%), India (3,170 | 3.0%), and Africa (2,785 | 2.6%), together accounting for 20.8% of all Sandy Springs residents.
Immigrants in Sandy Springs
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan120.0%
Africa2,7852.6%
Argentina570.1%
Armenia240.0%
Asia6,9076.4%
Australia100.0%
Austria90.0%
Bangladesh550.1%
Belarus1130.1%
Belgium560.1%
Belize1580.2%
Bolivia2370.2%
Bosnia and Herzegovina170.0%
Brazil7280.7%
Cambodia370.0%
Cameroon640.1%
Canada2530.2%
Caribbean1,0391.0%
Central America2,4312.3%
Chile30.0%
China8650.8%
Colombia4160.4%
Costa Rica1040.1%
Croatia300.0%
Cuba1210.1%
Czechoslovakia550.1%
Denmark200.0%
Eastern Africa6690.6%
Eastern Asia1,4041.3%
Eastern Europe1,0521.0%
Ecuador1550.1%
Egypt440.0%
El Salvador1110.1%
England2060.2%
Ethiopia340.0%
Europe2,5182.4%
France150.0%
Germany4450.4%
Ghana1380.1%
Greece120.0%
Grenada90.0%
Guatemala640.1%
Guyana70.0%
Haiti3130.3%
Honduras1460.1%
Hong Kong300.0%
India3,1703.0%
Indonesia1080.1%
Iran2370.2%
Iraq140.0%
Ireland250.0%
Israel3470.3%
Italy310.0%
Jamaica5720.5%
Japan2280.2%
Kazakhstan120.0%
Kenya2020.2%
Korea3110.3%
Laos400.0%
Latin America5,6765.3%
Latvia100.0%
Lebanon70.0%
Malaysia150.0%
Mexico1,7801.7%
Middle Africa1490.1%
Morocco110.0%
Nepal790.1%
Netherlands590.1%
Nicaragua560.1%
Nigeria2700.3%
Northern Africa1950.2%
Northern Europe6540.6%
Oceania360.0%
Pakistan800.1%
Panama120.0%
Peru980.1%
Philippines4300.4%
Poland1340.1%
Romania3090.3%
Russia1690.2%
Scotland100.0%
Senegal250.0%
South Africa9560.9%
South America2,2062.1%
South Central Asia3,7713.5%
South Eastern Asia1,2701.2%
Southern Europe2180.2%
Spain1750.2%
Sri Lanka400.0%
Switzerland100.0%
Taiwan1210.1%
Thailand430.0%
Trinidad and Tobago240.0%
Turkey260.0%
Ukraine300.0%
Uruguay260.0%
Uzbekistan860.1%
Venezuela4790.4%
Vietnam5970.6%
Western Africa7400.7%
Western Asia4620.4%
Western Europe5940.5%
Zaire450.0%
Zimbabwe1980.2%
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Sex and Age in Sandy Springs

Sex and Age in Sandy Springs

The most populous age groups in Sandy Springs are 35 to 39 Years (5,338 | 10.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (5,216 | 9.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sandy Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,984 (5.8%)2,712 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Years2,672 (5.2%)2,943 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years2,762 (5.4%)2,499 (4.5%)
15 to 19 Years2,352 (4.6%)3,206 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years2,460 (4.8%)3,615 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years4,973 (9.7%)4,979 (8.9%)
30 to 34 Years5,323 (10.4%)5,216 (9.3%)
35 to 39 Years5,338 (10.4%)4,082 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years3,532 (6.9%)3,508 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years2,863 (5.6%)3,811 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years3,564 (7.0%)4,526 (8.1%)
55 to 59 Years3,574 (7.0%)2,817 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years2,974 (5.8%)2,741 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years1,570 (3.1%)2,654 (4.7%)
70 to 74 Years1,745 (3.4%)1,988 (3.5%)
75 to 79 Years959 (1.9%)1,861 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years746 (1.5%)836 (1.5%)
85 Years and over884 (1.7%)1,952 (3.5%)
Total51,275 (100.0%)55,946 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sandy Springs

Median Family Size in Sandy Springs

The median family size in Sandy Springs is 2.86 persons per family, with married-couple families (19,635 | 75.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.88 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,300 | 5.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sandy Springs
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple19,635 (75.6%)2.88
Single Male/Father1,300 (5.0%)2.73
Single Female/Mother5,034 (19.4%)2.80
Total Families25,969 (100.0%)2.86

Median Household Size in Sandy Springs

The median household size in Sandy Springs is 2.08 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,300 | 2.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.09 persons per household. non-family households (25,235 | 49.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sandy Springs
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple19,635 (38.4%)2.91
Single Male/Father1,300 (2.5%)3.09
Single Female/Mother5,034 (9.8%)2.91
Non-family25,235 (49.3%)1.22
Total Households51,204 (100.0%)2.08

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sandy Springs

Out of a total of 51,204 households in Sandy Springs, 25,969 (50.7%) are family households, while 25,235 (49.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 13,528, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 20,307.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sandy Springs
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-20,307 (39.7%)
2-Person Households13,528 (26.4%)4,483 (8.8%)
3-Person Households5,466 (10.7%)347 (0.7%)
4-Person Households5,123 (10.0%)87 (0.2%)
5-Person Households1,422 (2.8%)11 (0.0%)
6-Person Households279 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households151 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total25,969 (50.7%)25,235 (49.3%)

Female Fertility in Sandy Springs

Fertility by Age in Sandy Springs

Average fertility rate in Sandy Springs is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 55.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sandy Springs
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years626 (55.3%)45.0
35 to 50 years506 (44.7%)40.0
Total1,132 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sandy Springs

89.9% of women with births (1,132) in Sandy Springs are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 16.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 2.8% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sandy Springs
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years526 (84.0%)100 (16.0%)
35 to 50 years492 (97.2%)14 (2.8%)
Total1,018 (89.9%)114 (10.1%)

Fertility by Education in Sandy Springs

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sandy Springs
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School71 (6.3%)23.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree313 (27.7%)54.0
Bachelor's Degree471 (41.6%)38.0
Graduate Degree277 (24.5%)47.0
Total1,132 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sandy Springs

10.1% of women with births in Sandy Springs are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 32.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sandy Springs
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree213 (68.0%)100 (32.0%)
Bachelor's Degree466 (98.9%)5 (1.1%)
Graduate Degree268 (96.8%)9 (3.3%)
Total1,018 (89.9%)114 (10.1%)

Income in Sandy Springs

Income Overview in Sandy Springs

Per Capita Income in Sandy Springs is $75,615, while median incomes of families and households are $138,532 and $93,303 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income107,221$75,615
Median Family Income25,969$138,532
Mean Family Income25,969$219,593
Median Household Income51,204$93,303
Mean Household Income51,204$157,218
Income Deficit25,969$11,415
Wage / Income Gap (%)107,22126.40%
Wage / Income Gap ($)107,22173.60¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index107,2210.53

Earnings by Sex in Sandy Springs

Average Earnings in Sandy Springs are $62,461, $72,638 for men and $53,463 for women, a difference of 26.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Sandy Springs
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male34,892 (51.2%)$72,638
Female33,272 (48.8%)$53,463
Total68,164 (100.0%)$62,461

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sandy Springs

The most common earnings brackets in Sandy Springs are $100,000+ for men (12,302 | 35.3%) and $100,000+ for women (6,448 | 19.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sandy Springs
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less1,298 (3.7%)1,834 (5.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999432 (1.2%)685 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499445 (1.3%)1,012 (3.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999313 (0.9%)492 (1.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499642 (1.8%)608 (1.8%)
$12,500 to $14,999228 (0.6%)968 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499496 (1.4%)459 (1.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999411 (1.2%)616 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499331 (0.9%)568 (1.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999897 (2.6%)701 (2.1%)
$25,000 to $29,9991,010 (2.9%)1,438 (4.3%)
$30,000 to $34,9991,440 (4.1%)1,382 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,058 (3.0%)1,501 (4.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9991,452 (4.2%)1,727 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,018 (2.9%)1,653 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999964 (2.8%)1,356 (4.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9993,040 (8.7%)2,829 (8.5%)
$65,000 to $74,9992,349 (6.7%)2,187 (6.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,766 (13.7%)4,808 (14.4%)
$100,000+12,302 (35.3%)6,448 (19.4%)
Total34,892 (100.0%)33,272 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sandy Springs

Average earnings in Sandy Springs are $80,107 for men and $60,627 for women, a difference of 24.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $121,679, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,800. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $79,973, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $31,397.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sandy Springs
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,800$31,397
High School Diploma$36,832$45,066
College or Associate's Degree$48,085$39,641
Bachelor's Degree$84,716$66,163
Graduate Degree$121,679$79,973
Total$80,107$60,627

Family Income in Sandy Springs

Family Income Brackets in Sandy Springs

According to the Sandy Springs family income data, there are 9,167 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 364 families (1.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sandy Springs
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0007532.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993641.4%
$15,000 to $24,9996492.5%
$25,000 to $34,9996492.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,3245.1%
$50,000 to $74,9992,64910.2%
$75,000 to $99,9993,27212.6%
$100,000 to $149,9994,28516.5%
$150,000 to $199,9992,88311.1%
$200,000+9,16735.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sandy Springs

5-person families (1,325 | 5.1%) account for the highest median family income in Sandy Springs with $198,125 per family, while 2-person families (14,062 | 54.1%) have the highest median income of $62,538 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sandy Springs
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families14,062 (54.1%)$125,076
3-Person Families5,559 (21.4%)$136,423
4-Person Families4,649 (17.9%)$187,357
5-Person Families1,325 (5.1%)$198,125
6-Person Families223 (0.9%)$154,509
7+ Person Families151 (0.6%)$145,826
Total25,969 (100.0%)$138,532

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sandy Springs

The median family income in Sandy Springs is $138,532, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,916) having the highest median family income of $187,448, while families with no earners (2,494) have the lowest median family income of $89,851, accounting for 7.4% and 9.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sandy Springs
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,494 (9.6%)$89,851
1 Earner8,771 (33.8%)$101,129
2 Earners12,788 (49.2%)$167,111
3+ Earners1,916 (7.4%)$187,448
Total25,969 (100.0%)$138,532

Household Income in Sandy Springs

Household Income Brackets in Sandy Springs

With 10,958 households falling in the category, the $200,000+ income range is the most frequent in Sandy Springs, accounting for 21.4% of all households. In contrast, only 1,126 households (2.2%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sandy Springs
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,2534.4%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1262.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,7923.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992,2534.4%
$35,000 to $49,9993,8407.5%
$50,000 to $74,9998,03915.7%
$75,000 to $99,9998,24416.1%
$100,000 to $149,9997,88515.4%
$150,000 to $199,9994,8139.4%
$200,000+10,95821.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sandy Springs

The median household income in Sandy Springs is $93,303, with the highest median household income of $119,730 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 16,352 households (31.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $51,867, with 2,511 households (4.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sandy Springs
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,511 (4.9%)$51,867
25 to 44 Years22,257 (43.5%)$93,190
45 to 64 Years16,352 (31.9%)$119,730
65+ Years10,084 (19.7%)$77,395
Total51,204 (100.0%)$93,303

Poverty in Sandy Springs

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sandy Springs

With 6.2% poverty level for males and 8.0% for females among the residents of Sandy Springs, 18 to 24 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 522 males (16.1%) and 144 females (21.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sandy Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years270 (9.1%)357 (13.2%)
5 Years25 (3.9%)144 (21.1%)
6 to 11 Years95 (3.1%)370 (11.0%)
12 to 14 Years30 (1.7%)12 (0.9%)
15 Years12 (2.4%)28 (4.3%)
16 and 17 Years57 (5.3%)95 (7.1%)
18 to 24 Years522 (16.1%)772 (15.9%)
25 to 34 Years349 (3.4%)642 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years668 (7.5%)473 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years290 (4.5%)585 (7.0%)
55 to 64 Years612 (9.4%)284 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years46 (1.4%)189 (4.1%)
75 Years and over175 (7.0%)525 (11.7%)
Total3,151 (6.2%)4,476 (8.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sandy Springs

According to the poverty statistics in Sandy Springs, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.6% of males and 99.1% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sandy Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,702 (90.9%)2,355 (86.8%)
5 Years622 (96.1%)539 (78.9%)
6 to 11 Years2,949 (96.9%)3,001 (89.0%)
12 to 14 Years1,699 (98.3%)1,348 (99.1%)
15 Years482 (97.6%)619 (95.7%)
16 and 17 Years1,020 (94.7%)1,236 (92.9%)
18 to 24 Years2,719 (83.9%)4,071 (84.1%)
25 to 34 Years9,947 (96.6%)9,553 (93.7%)
35 to 44 Years8,197 (92.5%)7,111 (93.8%)
45 to 54 Years6,132 (95.5%)7,717 (92.9%)
55 to 64 Years5,902 (90.6%)5,247 (94.9%)
65 to 74 Years3,239 (98.6%)4,432 (95.9%)
75 Years and over2,331 (93.0%)3,959 (88.3%)
Total47,941 (93.8%)51,188 (92.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sandy Springs

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sandy Springs show that 2.5% or 493 of the total 19,635 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.4%, comprising of 411 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sandy Springs
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children11,523 (96.6%)411 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children6,585 (98.8%)82 (1.2%)
3 or 4 Children1,017 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,142 (97.5%)493 (2.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sandy Springs

According to the poverty data in Sandy Springs, 17.2% or 224 single-father households and 14.8% or 744 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 126 households (25.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 83 households (29.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sandy Springs
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children126 (25.2%)10 (0.5%)
1 or 2 Children87 (11.8%)651 (24.8%)
3 or 4 Children11 (18.0%)83 (29.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (17.2%)744 (14.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sandy Springs

The poverty data for Sandy Springs shows that 493 of the married-couple family households (2.5%) and 968 of the single-parent households (15.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 411 households (3.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 94 household (27.2%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sandy Springs
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children411 (3.4%)136 (5.3%)
1 or 2 Children82 (1.2%)738 (21.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)94 (27.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (2.5%)968 (15.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Sandy Springs

Employment by Class of Employer in Sandy Springs

Among the 61,892 employed individuals in Sandy Springs, private company employees (44,426 | 71.8%), not-for-profit organizations (4,614 | 7.4%), and self-employed (incorporated) (4,569 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sandy Springs
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees44,42671.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4,5697.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3,3195.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,6147.4%
Local Government Employees1,8613.0%
State Government Employees1,6412.6%
Federal Government Employees1,3732.2%
Unpaid Family Workers890.1%
Total61,892100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sandy Springs

According to the labor force statistics for Sandy Springs, out of the total population over 16 years of age (89,508), 72.9% or 65,251 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.7% or 2,414 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.5% or 9,106 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 8.3% or 124 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sandy Springs
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,493 (33.8%)124 (8.3%)
20 to 24 Years4,842 (79.7%)320 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years9,106 (91.5%)464 (5.1%)
30 to 34 Years9,612 (91.2%)240 (2.5%)
35 to 44 Years14,106 (85.7%)324 (2.3%)
45 to 54 Years12,564 (85.1%)528 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years5,164 (80.8%)212 (4.1%)
60 to 64 Years3,915 (68.5%)137 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,716 (46.7%)59 (1.6%)
75 Years and over717 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total65,251 (72.9%)2,414 (3.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sandy Springs

According to labor force statistics for Sandy Springs, 85.3% of individuals (54,439) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (63,821) are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 1,905 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.7% or 39,000 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.4% or 102 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sandy Springs
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,383 (71.3%)144 (7.4%)
High School Diploma4,260 (72.3%)71 (1.2%)
College / Associate Degree9,845 (81.9%)349 (2.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher39,000 (88.7%)1,627 (3.7%)
Total54,439 (85.3%)2,234 (3.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sandy Springs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sandy Springs are Management (11,340 | 18.1%), Community & Social Service (7,778 | 12.4%), Business & Financial (7,594 | 12.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (7,251 | 11.6%), and Computers & Mathematics (4,819 | 7.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sandy Springs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sandy Springs, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (79.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (71.6%), and Architecture & Engineering (67.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (82.7%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (67.0%), and Health Technologists (66.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sandy Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Management7,455 (65.7%)3,885 (34.3%)
Business & Financial3,610 (47.5%)3,984 (52.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science5,193 (71.6%)2,058 (28.4%)
Computers & Mathematics3,849 (79.9%)970 (20.1%)
Architecture & Engineering975 (67.4%)471 (32.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science369 (37.4%)617 (62.6%)
Community & Social Service 2,991 (38.5%)4,787 (61.6%)
Education, Arts & Media197 (17.3%)944 (82.7%)
Legal Services & Support799 (48.5%)849 (51.5%)
Education Instruction & Library1,133 (38.3%)1,823 (61.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment862 (42.4%)1,171 (57.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1,373 (33.0%)2,790 (67.0%)
Health Technologists1,060 (33.3%)2,124 (66.7%)
Total (Category)20,622 (54.1%)17,504 (45.9%)
Total (Overall)32,298 (51.5%)30,445 (48.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sandy Springs are Food Preparation & Serving (1,785 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (1,124 | 1.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,039 | 1.7%), Healthcare Support (843 | 1.3%), and Security & Protection (320 | 0.5%).
Services Occupations in Sandy Springs

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sandy Springs, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (66.2%), Law Enforcement (58.5%), and Security & Protection (45.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (85.4%), Healthcare Support (78.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (68.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sandy Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support179 (21.2%)664 (78.8%)
Security & Protection145 (45.3%)175 (54.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention49 (31.4%)107 (68.6%)
Law Enforcement96 (58.5%)68 (41.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,182 (66.2%)603 (33.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance461 (44.4%)578 (55.6%)
Personal Care & Service164 (14.6%)960 (85.4%)
Total (Category)2,131 (41.7%)2,980 (58.3%)
Total (Overall)32,298 (51.5%)30,445 (48.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sandy Springs are Office & Administration (7,202 | 11.5%), and Sales & Related (7,064 | 11.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sandy Springs

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sandy Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related3,443 (48.7%)3,621 (51.3%)
Office & Administration2,009 (27.9%)5,193 (72.1%)
Total (Category)5,452 (38.2%)8,814 (61.8%)
Total (Overall)32,298 (51.5%)30,445 (48.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sandy Springs are Construction & Extraction (921 | 1.5%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (564 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sandy Springs

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sandy Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction866 (94.0%)55 (6.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair436 (77.3%)128 (22.7%)
Total (Category)1,302 (87.7%)183 (12.3%)
Total (Overall)32,298 (51.5%)30,445 (48.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sandy Springs are Transportation (1,370 | 2.2%), Production (1,261 | 2.0%), and Material Moving (1,124 | 1.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sandy Springs

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sandy Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,053 (83.5%)208 (16.5%)
Transportation895 (65.3%)475 (34.7%)
Material Moving843 (75.0%)281 (25.0%)
Total (Category)2,791 (74.3%)964 (25.7%)
Total (Overall)32,298 (51.5%)30,445 (48.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sandy Springs

Employment Industries in Sandy Springs

The major employment industries in Sandy Springs include Professional & Scientific (12,633 | 20.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (6,331 | 10.1%), Retail Trade (5,704 | 9.1%), Finance & Insurance (5,686 | 9.1%), and Educational Services (4,648 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Sandy Springs

Employment Industries by Sex in Sandy Springs

The Sandy Springs industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (76.2%), and Utilities (72.9%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (69.3%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (64.5%), and Public Administration (64.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sandy Springs
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting28 (39.4%)43 (60.6%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1,754 (76.2%)548 (23.8%)
Manufacturing2,228 (61.4%)1,403 (38.6%)
Wholesale Trade1,241 (58.6%)877 (41.4%)
Retail Trade2,907 (51.0%)2,797 (49.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing1,690 (69.7%)736 (30.3%)
Utilities255 (72.9%)95 (27.1%)
Information1,311 (61.0%)840 (39.1%)
Finance & Insurance3,130 (55.0%)2,556 (45.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing787 (35.5%)1,431 (64.5%)
Professional & Scientific7,324 (58.0%)5,309 (42.0%)
Enterprise Management247 (61.8%)153 (38.3%)
Administrative & Support1,743 (53.1%)1,539 (46.9%)
Educational Services1,802 (38.8%)2,846 (61.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,941 (30.7%)4,390 (69.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation667 (50.1%)664 (49.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,671 (53.2%)1,468 (46.8%)
Public Administration626 (35.7%)1,128 (64.3%)
Total32,298 (51.5%)30,445 (48.5%)

Education in Sandy Springs

School Enrollment in Sandy Springs

The most common levels of schooling among the 21,994 students in Sandy Springs are high school (4,807 | 21.9%), middle school (4,140 | 18.8%), and college / undergraduate (4,083 | 18.6%).
School Enrollment in Sandy Springs
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool1,7137.8%
Kindergarten1,1685.3%
Elementary School4,03018.3%
Middle School4,14018.8%
High School4,80721.9%
College / Undergraduate4,08318.6%
Graduate / Professional2,0539.3%
Total21,994100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sandy Springs

Out of a total of 21,994 students who are enrolled in schools in Sandy Springs, 7,610 (34.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 14,384 (65.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 708 (58.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,919 (78.4% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sandy Springs
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds499 (41.3%)708 (58.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,262 (62.6%)1,945 (37.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,512 (68.0%)1,655 (32.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,219 (63.5%)1,275 (36.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds778 (71.1%)316 (28.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds1,919 (78.4%)527 (21.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,319 (62.3%)799 (37.7%)
35 Years and over886 (70.3%)375 (29.7%)
Total14,384 (65.4%)7,610 (34.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sandy Springs

Business (16,413 | 28.6%), engineering (4,984 | 8.7%), social sciences (4,978 | 8.7%), education (4,162 | 7.2%), and computers & mathematics (3,943 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 57,386 individuals in Sandy Springs who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sandy Springs
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,9436.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,4984.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1,5052.6%
Psychology2,3684.1%
Social Sciences4,9788.7%
Engineering4,9848.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies3680.6%
Science & Technology3,0585.3%
Business16,41328.6%
Education4,1627.2%
Literature & Languages2,1893.8%
Liberal Arts & History2,5174.4%
Visual & Performing Arts2,4794.3%
Communications3,4806.1%
Arts & Humanities2,4444.3%
Total57,386100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sandy Springs

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sandy Springs

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sandy Springs are males with 2 vehicles (13,529, accounting for 42.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (13,040, making up 45.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sandy Springs
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,544 (7.9%)1,028 (3.5%)
1 Vehicle9,324 (29.0%)10,486 (35.3%)
2 Vehicles13,529 (42.1%)13,040 (43.9%)
3 Vehicles4,454 (13.9%)3,453 (11.6%)
4 Vehicles1,687 (5.2%)1,124 (3.8%)
5 or more Vehicles613 (1.9%)565 (1.9%)
Total32,151 (100.0%)29,696 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sandy Springs

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sandy Springs are 20 to 24 minutes (8,646 commuters, 18.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (7,926 commuters, 17.0%), and 30 to 34 minutes (7,138 commuters, 15.3%).
Commute Time in Sandy Springs
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes9122.0%
5 to 9 Minutes3,0216.5%
10 to 14 Minutes5,50011.8%
15 to 19 Minutes7,92617.0%
20 to 24 Minutes8,64618.6%
25 to 29 Minutes4,1248.9%
30 to 34 Minutes7,13815.3%
35 to 39 Minutes1,3672.9%
40 to 44 Minutes1,8233.9%
45 to 59 Minutes3,0286.5%
60 to 89 Minutes1,7843.8%
90 or more Minutes1,2872.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Sandy Springs

The most common commute times in Sandy Springs are 15 to 19 minutes (4,664 commuters, 19.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (4,244 commuters, 19.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sandy Springs
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes367 (1.5%)545 (2.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,314 (5.4%)1,707 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,153 (8.9%)3,347 (15.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,664 (19.2%)3,262 (14.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes4,402 (18.1%)4,244 (19.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes2,457 (10.1%)1,667 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes3,679 (15.2%)3,459 (15.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes583 (2.4%)784 (3.5%)
40 to 44 Minutes816 (3.4%)1,007 (4.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes1,556 (6.4%)1,472 (6.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes1,338 (5.5%)446 (2.0%)
90 or more Minutes943 (3.9%)344 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sandy Springs

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sandy Springs are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (4,446, 18.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (3,816, 17.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sandy Springs
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM440 (1.8%)307 (1.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM228 (0.9%)236 (1.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM760 (3.1%)198 (0.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,646 (6.8%)957 (4.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,250 (5.1%)2,059 (9.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4,446 (18.3%)3,816 (17.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,259 (13.4%)2,876 (12.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4,375 (18.0%)3,587 (16.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM2,467 (10.2%)2,732 (12.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM2,656 (10.9%)2,334 (10.5%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM984 (4.1%)822 (3.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM318 (1.3%)306 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM696 (2.9%)980 (4.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM747 (3.1%)1,074 (4.8%)
Total24,272 (100.0%)22,284 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sandy Springs

Occupancy by Ownership in Sandy Springs

Of the total 51,204 dwellings in Sandy Springs, owner-occupied units account for 25,842 (50.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 25,362 (49.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sandy Springs
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25,84250.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units25,36249.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units51,204100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sandy Springs

Occupancy by Household Size in Sandy Springs
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household20,30739.7%
2-Person Household18,01135.2%
3-Person Household5,81311.4%
4+ Person Household7,07313.8%
Total Housing Units51,204100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sandy Springs

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sandy Springs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household7,560 (37.2%)12,747 (62.8%)
2-Person Household10,279 (57.1%)7,732 (42.9%)
3-Person Household3,373 (58.0%)2,440 (42.0%)
4+ Person Household4,630 (65.5%)2,443 (34.5%)
Total Housing Units25,842 (50.5%)25,362 (49.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sandy Springs

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sandy Springs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School202 (18.5%)891 (81.5%)
High School Diploma1,571 (36.1%)2,786 (63.9%)
College/Associate Degree3,605 (35.0%)6,680 (64.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher20,464 (57.7%)15,005 (42.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sandy Springs

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sandy Springs
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14,51728.3%
35 to 44 Years10,25120.0%
45 to 54 Years9,00117.6%
55 to 64 Years7,35114.4%
65 to 74 Years5,31010.4%
75 to 84 Years2,7465.4%
85 Years and Over2,0284.0%
Total51,204100.0%

Housing Finances in Sandy Springs

Median Income by Occupancy in Sandy Springs

Median Income by Occupancy in Sandy Springs
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied25,842 (50.5%)$148,762
Renter-Occupied25,362 (49.5%)$73,906
Average51,204 (100.0%)$93,303

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sandy Springs

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sandy Springs
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000767 (3.0%)825 (3.3%)
$5,000 to $9,999238 (0.9%)414 (1.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999269 (1.0%)873 (3.4%)
$15,000 to $19,999250 (1.0%)559 (2.2%)
$20,000 to $24,999271 (1.1%)721 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999623 (2.4%)1,648 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,372 (5.3%)2,450 (9.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,531 (9.8%)5,485 (21.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,683 (10.4%)5,570 (22.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,117 (15.9%)3,766 (14.8%)
$150,000 or more12,721 (49.2%)3,051 (12.0%)
Total25,842 (100.0%)25,362 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sandy Springs

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sandy Springs
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300415 (1.6%)166 (0.6%)
$300 to $499458 (1.8%)37 (0.2%)
$500 to $7992,272 (8.8%)440 (1.7%)
$800 to $9991,709 (6.6%)445 (1.8%)
$1,000 to $1,4995,667 (21.9%)7,811 (30.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,871 (11.1%)10,697 (42.2%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,676 (10.4%)3,535 (13.9%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,889 (7.3%)821 (3.2%)
$3,000 or more7,885 (30.5%)1,127 (4.4%)
Total25,842 (100.0%)25,362 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sandy Springs

Housing Structures in Sandy Springs

Housing Structures in Sandy Springs
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached16,78632.8%
Single Unit, Attached5,87411.5%
2 Unit Apartments6071.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,6563.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5,44110.6%
10 or more Apartments20,51940.1%
Mobile Home / Other3210.6%
Total51,204100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sandy Springs

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sandy Springs
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached15,573 (92.8%)1,213 (7.2%)
Single Unit, Attached5,027 (85.6%)847 (14.4%)
2 Unit Apartments162 (26.7%)445 (73.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments675 (40.8%)981 (59.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,268 (23.3%)4,173 (76.7%)
10 or more Apartments3,029 (14.8%)17,490 (85.2%)
Mobile Home / Other108 (33.6%)213 (66.4%)
Total25,842 (50.5%)25,362 (49.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sandy Springs

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sandy Springs
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room99 (0.4%)979 (3.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms1,327 (5.1%)9,085 (35.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,620 (21.7%)11,326 (44.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms4,916 (19.0%)2,748 (10.8%)
8 or more Rooms13,880 (53.7%)1,224 (4.8%)
Total25,842 (100.0%)25,362 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sandy Springs

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sandy Springs
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas17,081 (66.1%)9,078 (35.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas401 (1.5%)685 (2.7%)
Electricity8,209 (31.8%)15,312 (60.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels144 (0.6%)34 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)253 (1.0%)
Total25,842 (100.0%)25,362 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sandy Springs

Household Vehicle Usage in Sandy Springs
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle668 (2.6%)4,076 (16.1%)
1 Vehicle8,447 (32.7%)13,407 (52.9%)
2 Vehicles11,378 (44.0%)6,766 (26.7%)
3 or more Vehicles5,349 (20.7%)1,113 (4.4%)
Total25,842 (100.0%)25,362 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sandy Springs

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sandy Springs

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,41117,431
Median Property Value$535,900$566,100
Median Household Income$105,538$9,524
Monthly Housing Costs$1,000$7,765
Real Estate Taxes$5,164$151

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sandy Springs

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sandy Springs
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000333 (4.0%)57 (0.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999124 (1.5%)118 (0.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,832 (21.8%)4,922 (28.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,601 (19.0%)2,404 (13.8%)
$500,000 to $749,9992,196 (26.1%)4,594 (26.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,166 (13.9%)2,509 (14.4%)
$1,000,000 or more1,159 (13.8%)2,827 (16.2%)
Total8,411 (100.0%)17,431 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sandy Springs

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sandy Springs
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000820 (9.8%)205 (1.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999465 (5.5%)185 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999222 (2.6%)325 (1.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999851 (10.1%)401 (2.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999801 (9.5%)521 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999929 (11.1%)1,730 (9.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,126 (13.4%)1,754 (10.1%)
$150,000 or more3,197 (38.0%)2,991 (17.2%)
Total8,411 (100.0%)17,431 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sandy Springs

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sandy Springs
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x2,237 (26.6%)170,090 (975.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,087 (12.9%)5,048 (29.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x860 (10.2%)4,219 (24.2%)
4.0x or more3,750 (44.6%)2,915 (16.7%)
Total8,411 (100.0%)17,431 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sandy Springs

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sandy Springs
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800654 (7.8%)113 (0.6%)
$800 to $1,499470 (5.6%)775 (4.4%)
$800 to $1,4996,662 (79.2%)1,568 (9.0%)
Total8,411 (100.0%)17,431 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sandy Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sandy Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sandy Springs
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years6,791 (96.7%)235 (3.3%)
6 to 18 Years13,168 (93.3%)942 (6.7%)
19 to 25 Years7,593 (86.3%)1,201 (13.7%)
26 to 34 Years16,569 (88.4%)2,173 (11.6%)
35 to 44 Years14,059 (85.8%)2,324 (14.2%)
45 to 54 Years13,474 (91.5%)1,250 (8.5%)
55 to 64 Years10,915 (90.6%)1,130 (9.4%)
65 to 74 Years7,854 (99.3%)52 (0.7%)
75 Years and older6,863 (98.2%)127 (1.8%)
Total97,286 (91.2%)9,434 (8.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sandy Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sandy Springs
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born6,791 (96.7%)235 (3.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen13,168 (93.3%)942 (6.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen7,593 (86.3%)1,201 (13.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sandy Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sandy Springs
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,601 (70.5%)2,342 (29.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9997,665 (77.3%)2,255 (22.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99911,503 (85.3%)1,976 (14.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99913,449 (91.2%)1,290 (8.7%)
$100,000 and over58,942 (97.5%)1,495 (2.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sandy Springs

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sandy Springs
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,146 (16.3%)5,716 (81.4%)
6 to 18 Years3,480 (24.7%)10,719 (76.0%)
19 to 25 Years247 (2.8%)7,388 (84.0%)
25 to 34 Years636 (3.4%)16,225 (86.6%)
35 to 44 Years813 (5.0%)13,611 (83.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,020 (6.9%)12,937 (87.9%)
55 to 64 Years800 (6.6%)10,517 (87.3%)
65 to 74 Years7,160 (90.6%)4,905 (62.0%)
75 Years and over6,843 (97.9%)4,009 (57.4%)
Total22,145 (20.7%)86,027 (80.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sandy Springs

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sandy Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years299 (4.3%)361 (4.9%)
18 to 34 Years555 (4.1%)356 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,282 (5.9%)1,404 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years496 (15.1%)762 (16.5%)
75 Years and over878 (35.0%)2,335 (52.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sandy Springs

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sandy Springs: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (0.2%)7 (0.1%)
18 to 34 Years59 (0.4%)48 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years325 (1.5%)321 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years207 (6.3%)248 (5.4%)
75 Years and over518 (20.7%)1,075 (24.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sandy Springs: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)30 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years171 (1.3%)136 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years304 (1.4%)404 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years110 (3.4%)191 (4.1%)
75 Years and over287 (11.5%)397 (8.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sandy Springs: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years265 (3.8%)307 (4.1%)
18 to 34 Years332 (2.5%)74 (0.5%)
35 to 64 Years628 (2.9%)311 (1.5%)
65 to 74 Years87 (2.6%)112 (2.4%)
75 Years and over195 (7.8%)589 (13.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sandy Springs: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years42 (0.6%)252 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years90 (0.7%)61 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years551 (2.5%)605 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years192 (5.8%)325 (7.0%)
75 Years and over480 (19.2%)1,534 (34.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sandy Springs: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years119 (1.7%)252 (3.4%)
18 to 34 Years22 (0.2%)20 (0.1%)
35 to 64 Years187 (0.9%)109 (0.5%)
65 to 74 Years71 (2.2%)31 (0.7%)
75 Years and over290 (11.6%)643 (14.3%)

Technology Access in Sandy Springs

Computing Device Access in Sandy Springs

Computing Device Access in Sandy Springs
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop47,10192.0%
Smartphone48,18694.1%
Tablet34,85968.1%
No Computing Device1,1232.2%
Total51,204100.0%

Internet Access in Sandy Springs

Internet Access in Sandy Springs
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet1000.2%
Broadband Home43,46684.9%
Cellular Data Only3,1656.2%
Satellite Internet2,5254.9%
No Internet3,4656.8%
Total51,204100.0%

Sandy Springs Summary

Sandy Springs is a city located in the northern suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. It is the sixth-largest city in the state and the second-largest city in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Sandy Springs is a vibrant and diverse community that is home to over 100,000 people.

History

Sandy Springs was first settled in the early 1800s by settlers from the Cherokee Nation. The area was originally known as "Rough and Ready," and was home to a small farming community. In the late 1800s, the area was renamed "Sandy Springs" after the nearby springs that provided the community with fresh water.
In the 1950s, the city began to experience rapid growth as the Atlanta metropolitan area expanded. The city was officially incorporated in 2005, and has since become one of the fastest-growing cities in the state.

Geography

Sandy Springs is located in Fulton County, Georgia, and is situated just north of Atlanta. The city is bordered by Roswell to the north, Dunwoody to the east, and Alpharetta to the south. The city covers an area of approximately 27 square miles and is located at an elevation of 1,000 feet above sea level.
The city is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, which offers a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking.

Economy

Sandy Springs is home to a diverse economy that is driven by a variety of industries. The city is home to several corporate headquarters, including UPS, Cox Communications, and Siemens. The city is also home to a number of healthcare providers, including Northside Hospital and Emory Healthcare.
The city is also home to a number of retail and dining establishments, as well as a variety of entertainment venues. The city is home to the Perimeter Mall, which is one of the largest shopping malls in the state.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Sandy Springs was 93,853. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 15.2% African American, 0.3% Native American, 5.7% Asian, and 5.5% from other races. The median household income was $77,837, and the median age was 37.
Sandy Springs is a diverse and vibrant community that is home to a variety of cultures and backgrounds. The city is home to a number of religious institutions, including churches, synagogues, and mosques. The city is also home to a number of cultural institutions, including the Sandy Springs Historical Society and the Sandy Springs Arts Center.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sandy Springs?
Total Population of Sandy Springs is 107,221.
What is the Total Male Population of Sandy Springs?
Total Male Population of Sandy Springs is 51,275.
What is the Total Female Population of Sandy Springs?
Total Female Population of Sandy Springs is 55,946.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sandy Springs?
There are 91.65 Males per 100 Females in Sandy Springs.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sandy Springs?
There are 109.11 Females per 100 Males in Sandy Springs.
What is the Median Population Age in Sandy Springs?
Median Population Age in Sandy Springs is 37.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sandy Springs
Average Family Size in Sandy Springs is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sandy Springs
Average Household Size in Sandy Springs is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sandy Springs?
Per Capita income in Sandy Springs is $75,615.
What is the Median Family Income in Sandy Springs?
Median Family Income in Sandy Springs is $138,532.
What is the Median Household income in Sandy Springs?
Median Household Income in Sandy Springs is $93,303.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sandy Springs?
Income or Wage Gap in Sandy Springs is 26.4%.
Women in Sandy Springs earn 73.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sandy Springs?
Family Income Deficit in Sandy Springs is $11,415.
Families that are below poverty line in Sandy Springs earn $11,415 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sandy Springs?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sandy Springs is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sandy Springs?
There are 65,251 People in the Labor Forcein in Sandy Springs.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sandy Springs?
72.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Sandy Springs.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sandy Springs?
Unemployment Rate in Sandy Springs is 3.7%.