Sandy Springs had an estimated 105,013 residents on July 1, 2025, down 2.8% from the 2020 census count of 108,080. Age, income and housing from the Census.
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Sandy Springs had an estimated 105,013 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates. That is 3,067 fewer people (2.8%) than the 2020 census count of 108,080 and 11,160 more (11.9%) than the 2010 census count of 93,853. The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page for Sandy Springs summarizes the same releases.
What this means for you
- Sandy Springs grew fast in the 2010s. Since 2022 the estimates show a slow decline, while Fulton County as a whole keeps growing.
- It is a city of small households and renters: an average of 2.06 people per household, and about half of homes rented.
- Median household income is above the county’s: $104,340 against $95,292.
Sandy Springs’ population since 2010
The 2010s added 14,227 residents, a rise of 15.2%. The bureau’s yearly estimates for the city, each as of July 1, are:
| Year | Estimated residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 108,225 |
| 2021 | 107,418 |
| 2022 | 107,920 |
| 2023 | 106,211 |
| 2024 | 105,487 |
| 2025 | 105,013 |
Source: Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 subcounty population estimates for Georgia. Each new vintage revises the earlier years, so these figures replace those published in 2025.
Age, households, income and housing
These figures come from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates, the bureau’s most recent survey release for a city of this size. They are averages over five years of sampling, so they carry a margin of error. The survey’s own population figure for Sandy Springs is 107,087.
| Measure | Sandy Springs | Source table |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 years | DP05 |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | DP05 |
| 65 and older | 14.3% | DP05 |
| Households | 51,647 | DP02 |
| Average household size | 2.06 people | DP02 |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.2% | DP02 |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 69.2% | DP02 |
| Median household income | $104,340 (margin of error +/- $4,421) | DP03 |
| Housing units | 55,203 | DP04 |
| Vacant units | 6.4% | DP04 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.2% | DP04 |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.8% | DP04 |
| Median value, owner-occupied homes | $619,800 | DP04 |
The 2020 census counted 53,606 housing units in Sandy Springs. The survey’s home values are what owners say their homes are worth, averaged over five years. For current prices, see our Sandy Springs home prices guide.
How Sandy Springs compares with Fulton County and its neighbors
Dunwoody is about 3 miles from Sandy Springs, Brookhaven about 5 and Roswell about 8. The Census Bureau’s 2010 tables have no figure for Brookhaven.
| Place | 2010 census | 2020 census | July 1, 2025 estimate | Change since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandy Springs | 93,853 | 108,080 | 105,013 | -2.8% |
| Dunwoody | 46,267 | 51,683 | 51,792 | +0.2% |
| Brookhaven | 55,161 | 59,643 | +8.1% | |
| Roswell | 88,346 | 92,833 | 91,505 | -1.4% |
| Fulton County | 920,581 | 1,066,710 | 1,098,791 | +3.0% |
Sources: 2010 census, 2020 census, Vintage 2025 estimates.
| Measure (2020-2024 survey) | Sandy Springs | Dunwoody | Brookhaven | Roswell | Fulton County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.8 | 37.0 | 34.1 | 40.5 | 36.4 |
| Households | 51,647 | 21,225 | 24,271 | 35,540 | 462,481 |
| Average household size | 2.06 | 2.43 | 2.36 | 2.59 | 2.26 |
| Median household income | $104,340 | $121,903 | $117,663 | $128,654 | $95,292 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.2% | 56.2% | 52.6% | 71.9% | 54.3% |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.2% | 22.5% | 21.1% | 18.2% | 14.1% |
Sources: American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year profiles, DP05, DP02, DP03 and DP04.
Sandy Springs has more households than its three neighbors, but they are the smallest of the group, at just over two people each, and it has the lowest share of homeowners. Its median household income is the lowest of the four cities, though above the county’s. Brookhaven is the only one of the four whose estimate has grown much since 2020. Our guide to your town, county and neighbors explains who runs what.
Why the numbers differ
- The census count is a full count of residents as of April 1 of 2010 and 2020. It is the benchmark the yearly estimates start from.
- The population estimate is the bureau’s yearly figure for July 1, updated from the last census. It is the best figure for “how many people live in Sandy Springs now.”
- The American Community Survey is a sample survey averaged over five years. Use it for age, income and housing, not for the headline population.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sandy Springs, Georgia? The Census Bureau estimates Sandy Springs had 105,013 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 108,080.
Is Sandy Springs growing? It grew 15.2% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, from 93,853 to 108,080. Since 2020 the bureau’s estimates have fallen each year after 2022, to 105,013 in 2025, a drop of 2.8% from the census count.
What is the median household income in Sandy Springs? The median household income in Sandy Springs was $104,340 in the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $95,292 for Fulton County.
How many households are in Sandy Springs? Sandy Springs has about 51,647 households, with an average of 2.06 people each, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
Do more people rent or own in Sandy Springs? It is close to even: 50.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and 49.8% are rented, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
New to the city? Start with our moving to Sandy Springs guide and the Sandy Springs schools guide.
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