Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.
Demographics
6,409,047 Population
8,785.48 Square Miles
729.5 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
37.7 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
22.85%
18 to 34
23.26%
35 to 64
39.64%
65 and Over
14.24%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
48.48%
Female
51.52%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
16.03%
Native
83.97%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
42.53%
2000 to 2009
23.37%
1990 to 1999
17.01%
Before 1990
17.09%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
8.52%
High School Grad or Higher
91.48%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
43.85%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.42%
Dropped Out
4.58%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
79.42%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$47,744
Median Household Income
$92,344
Gini Index
0.46
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.45%
Unemployed
4.55%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
10.04%
Population Under 18
Poverty
12.53%
Non-poverty
87.47%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
10.83%
Non-poverty
89.17%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
32 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
11.51%
With Health Insurance Coverage
88.49%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.65
Number of Households
2,390,346
Marital Status
Single
51.13%
Married
48.88%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
38.59%
Now Married
51.34%
Widowed
1.95%
Divorced
8.12%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
34.87%
Now Married
46.62%
Widowed
6.41%
Divorced
12.1%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.06%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
2,573,295
Occupancy Status
Occupied
92.89%
Vacant
7.11%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
66.83%
Renter Occupied
33.17%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
40.05%
For Sale
8.3%
Other
51.65%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1996
Types of Structures
Single Unit
72.21%
Multi Unit
25.29%
Mobile Home
2.44%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.06%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
69.24%
Without Mortgage
30.76%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$402,100
Median Gross Rent
$1,770
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
13.15%