Alpharetta is a city located in Fulton County Georgia. Alpharetta has a 2024 population of 67,420. Alpharetta is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 2.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 65,964 in 2020.
The average household income in Alpharetta is $196,765 with a poverty rate of 5.33%. The median age in Alpharetta is 41.7 years: 41.3 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alpharetta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37,743 | 56.88% |
| Asian | 13,730 | 20.69% |
| Black or African American | 7,237 | 10.91% |
| Two or more races | 4,326 | 6.52% |
| Other race | 3,128 | 4.71% |
| Native American | 187 | 0.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,810 | 2.66 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 15,795 | 3.16 | 79.9 | 20.1 |
| Non Family | 6,508 | 1.24 | 42.4 | 57.6 |
| Female | 1,804 | 3.35 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 703 | 2.89 | 43.1 | 56.9 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 644 | 1.4% |
| Associates Degree | 2,320 | 5.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,434 | 40.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 14,453 | 31.52% |
| High School Graduate | 3,868 | 8.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 780 | 1.7% |
| Some College | 5,353 | 11.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,889 | 25,603 | 18,939 |
| Asian | 9,404 | 9,157 | 8,056 |
| Black | 5,225 | 4,941 | 2,760 |
| Hispanic | 3,897 | 3,391 | 2,232 |
| 2+ Races | 2,543 | 2,408 | 1,647 |
| Other Race | 1,706 | 1,353 | 791 |
| Native American | 64 | 14 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $89,533 | $117,591 | $66,225 |
| Graduate Degree | $125,974 | $156,875 | $110,758 |
| High School Graduate | $36,984 | $36,426 | $37,782 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,923 | $32,734 | $22,917 |
| Overall | $89,693 | $114,348 | $66,229 |
| Some College | $55,665 | $69,343 | $48,659 |
$89,693
Average Earnings
$114,348
Average Male
$66,229
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.37% of Alpharetta residents speak only English, while 31.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 11.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35,963 | 1,870 | 5.2% |
| Black | 7,056 | 621 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic | 5,946 | 468 | 7.87% |
| Multiple | 4,277 | 399 | 9.33% |
| Other | 3,115 | 250 | 8.03% |
| Asian | 13,705 | 137 | 1% |
| Native | 187 | 17 | 9.09% |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 100% |
5.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.71%
Male Poverty Rate
4.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alpharetta is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alpharetta is Asian, with 1% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.3% |
| High School | 7.5% |
| Some College | 5.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.01% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 21.06% |
| Female Unemployed | 10.85% |
| Male Employed | 3.01% |
| Female Employed | 2.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $187,286 | $226,601 |
| Households | $146,581 | $196,765 |
| Married Families | $207,674 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $78,269 | $105,476 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
58.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,934
Number of Veterans
1,813
Male Veterans
121
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 635 |
| Vietnam | 604 |
| Second Gulf War | 421 |
| Korea | 106 |
| World War II | 41 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 592 |
| 75+ | 579 |
| 55 to 64 | 387 |
| 65 to 74 | 308 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,494 | 4.93% |
| Black | 275 | 4.97% |
| Asian | 101 | 1.03% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 1% |
| Other Race | 11 | 0.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
29.17%
Born in Alpharetta
72.5%
Native Born
27.5%
Foreign Born
13.11%
Non Citizen
14.39%
Naturalized
72.5% of Alpharetta residents were born in the United States, with 29.17% having been born in Georgia. 13.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 69,240 | 364 | 0.53% |
| 2028 | 68,876 | 364 | 0.53% |
| 2027 | 68,512 | 364 | 0.53% |
| 2026 | 68,148 | 364 | 0.54% |
| 2025 | 67,784 | 364 | 0.54% |
| 2024 | 67,420 | 364 | 0.54% |
| 2023 | 67,056 | -148 | -0.22% |
| 2022 | 67,204 | 986 | 1.49% |
| 2021 | 66,218 | 254 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 65,964 | -1,317 | -1.96% |
| 2019 | 67,281 | 933 | 1.41% |
| 2018 | 66,348 | 546 | 0.83% |
| 2017 | 65,802 | 330 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 65,472 | 2,094 | 3.3% |
| 2015 | 63,378 | 652 | 1.04% |
| 2014 | 62,726 | 762 | 1.23% |
| 2013 | 61,964 | 368 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 61,596 | 2,445 | 4.13% |
| 2011 | 59,151 | 1,457 | 2.53% |
| 2010 | 57,694 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 34,854 | 21,852 | 168.07% |
| 1990 | 13,002 | 9,874 | 315.66% |
| 1980 | 3,128 | 628 | 25.12% |
| 1970 | 2,500 | 1,200 | 92.31% |
| 1960 | 1,300 | 700 | 116.67% |
| 1940 | 600 | -68,640 | -99.13% |