Sugar Hill is a city located in Forsyth County Georgia. Sugar Hill has a 2024 population of 26,143. Sugar Hill is currently growing at a rate of 0.98% annually and its population has increased by 4.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,125 in 2020.
The average household income in Sugar Hill is $121,910 with a poverty rate of 9.47%. The median age in Sugar Hill is 36.3 years: 36.3 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sugar Hill was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,503 | 53.4% |
| Black or African American | 4,090 | 16.18% |
| Asian | 3,295 | 13.03% |
| Two or more races | 3,080 | 12.18% |
| Other race | 1,137 | 4.5% |
| Native American | 180 | 0.71% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,545 | 2.96 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 5,443 | 3.32 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Non Family | 1,516 | 1.23 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Female | 1,240 | 3.27 | 50.7 | 49.3 |
| Male | 346 | 3.73 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 513 | 3.2% |
| Associates Degree | 1,561 | 9.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,861 | 30.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,595 | 16.2% |
| High School Graduate | 3,153 | 19.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 790 | 4.93% |
| Some College | 2,550 | 15.91% |
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 | 8,393 | 8,056 | 3,849 |
| Hispanic | 2,739 | 2,044 | 703 |
| Asian | 2,405 | 2,181 | 1,454 |
| Black | 2,173 | 2,143 | 1,237 |
| 2+ Races | 1,651 | 1,451 | 470 |
| Other Race | 809 | 439 | 283 |
| Native American | 48 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 98.62%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 60.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,584 | $84,648 | $49,192 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,910 | $117,383 | $81,656 |
| High School Graduate | $40,689 | $49,605 | $31,962 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,500 | $46,402 | $21,344 |
| Overall | $56,670 | $71,599 | $46,752 |
| Some College | $53,937 | $76,000 | $40,307 |
$56,670
Average Earnings
$71,599
Average Male
$46,752
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
66.79% of Sugar Hill residents speak only English, while 33.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,753 | 1,060 | 22.3% |
| White | 12,460 | 754 | 6.05% |
| Multiple | 3,080 | 474 | 15.39% |
| Black | 4,080 | 313 | 7.67% |
| Asian | 3,295 | 241 | 7.31% |
| Native | 180 | 164 | 91.11% |
| Other | 1,137 | 152 | 13.37% |
9.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.63%
Male Poverty Rate
9.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sugar Hill is Native, with 91.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sugar Hill is White, with 6.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.42% |
| High School | 8.27% |
| Some College | 6.01% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.2% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.12% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.06% |
| Female Employed | 5.54% |
| Male Employed | 3.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,905 | $129,442 |
| Households | $99,479 | $121,910 |
| Married Families | $123,221 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,409 | $81,317 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.2%
Male Marriage Rate
54.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,040
Number of Veterans
992
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 376 |
| First Gulf War | 284 |
| Vietnam | 225 |
| World War II | 41 |
| Korea | 17 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 349 |
| 75+ | 232 |
| 65 to 74 | 187 |
| 55 to 64 | 145 |
| 18 to 34 | 127 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 619 | 6.37% |
| Black | 268 | 9.71% |
| Hispanic | 182 | 5.96% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 5.27% |
| Other Race | 38 | 4.09% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.87%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.4%
Employment Rate
3.2%
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
37.77%
Born in Sugar Hill
75.18%
Native Born
24.82%
Foreign Born
12.44%
Non Citizen
12.38%
Naturalized
75.18% of Sugar Hill residents were born in the United States, with 37.77% having been born in Georgia. 12.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 27,417 | 255 | 0.94% |
| 2028 | 27,162 | 255 | 0.95% |
| 2027 | 26,907 | 254 | 0.95% |
| 2026 | 26,653 | 255 | 0.97% |
| 2025 | 26,398 | 255 | 0.98% |
| 2024 | 26,143 | 254 | 0.98% |
| 2023 | 25,889 | 465 | 1.83% |
| 2022 | 25,424 | 144 | 0.57% |
| 2021 | 25,280 | 155 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 25,125 | 243 | 0.98% |
| 2019 | 24,882 | 558 | 2.29% |
| 2018 | 24,324 | 1,036 | 4.45% |
| 2017 | 23,288 | 882 | 3.94% |
| 2016 | 22,406 | 587 | 2.69% |
| 2015 | 21,819 | 918 | 4.39% |
| 2014 | 20,901 | 629 | 3.1% |
| 2013 | 20,272 | 508 | 2.57% |
| 2012 | 19,764 | 461 | 2.39% |
| 2011 | 19,303 | 510 | 2.71% |
| 2010 | 18,793 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,399 | 6,842 | 150.14% |
| 1990 | 4,557 | -22,860 | -83.38% |