Ashton-Sandy Spring is a CDP located in Howard County Maryland. Ashton-Sandy Spring has a 2024 population of 5,570. Ashton-Sandy Spring is currently declining at a rate of -0.07% annually and its population has decreased by -10.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,239 in 2020.
The average household income in Ashton-Sandy Spring is $238,284 with a poverty rate of 1.72%. The median age in Ashton-Sandy Spring is 49.2 years: 48.6 years for males, and 50.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ashton-Sandy Spring was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,567 | 65.84% |
| Black or African American | 569 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 516 | 9.52% |
| Two or more races | 407 | 7.51% |
| Other race | 359 | 6.63% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 1,862 | 2.79 | 94.5 | 5.5 |
| Married | 1,181 | 3.36 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 306 | 1.85 | 91.5 | 8.5 |
| Non Family | 236 | 1.15 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Male | 139 | 2.78 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
94.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 267 | 7.06% |
| Associates Degree | 224 | 5.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 814 | 21.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,452 | 38.37% |
| High School Graduate | 478 | 12.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 103 | 2.72% |
| Some College | 446 | 11.79% |
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 | 2,443 | 2,400 | 1,638 |
| Black | 554 | 488 | 218 |
| Hispanic | 335 | 85 | 46 |
| Asian | 327 | 316 | 273 |
| Other Race | 275 | 25 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 185 | 185 | 137 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 83.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $119,412 | $151,354 | $107,306 |
| Graduate Degree | $129,531 | $176,500 | $105,781 |
| High School Graduate | $72,314 | $110,729 | $70,718 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $81,513 | $0 |
| Overall | $106,863 | $148,456 | $81,538 |
| Some College | $60,769 | $0 | $48,495 |
$106,863
Average Earnings
$148,456
Average Male
$81,538
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.47% of Ashton-Sandy Spring residents speak only English, while 13.53% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 495 | 50 | 10.1% |
| White | 3,470 | 22 | 0.63% |
| Black | 510 | 10 | 1.96% |
| Other | 359 | 8 | 2.23% |
| Hispanic | 500 | 8 | 1.6% |
1.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.05%
Male Poverty Rate
2.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ashton-Sandy Spring is Asian, with 10.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ashton-Sandy Spring is White, with 0.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 5.68% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.29% |
| Some College | 1.55% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $185,000 | $257,405 |
| Households | $178,214 | $238,284 |
| Married Families | $212,284 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $86,786 | $102,583 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
293
Number of Veterans
285
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 94 |
| 75+ | 92 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 159 | 5.76% |
| Black | 95 | 17.15% |
| Asian | 39 | 11.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
41.2%
Born in Ashton-Sandy Spring
87.43%
Native Born
12.57%
Foreign Born
2.33%
Non Citizen
10.24%
Naturalized
87.43% of Ashton-Sandy Spring residents were born in the United States, with 41.2% having been born in Maryland. 2.33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,570 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2023 | 5,574 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2022 | 5,578 | -652 | -10.47% |
| 2021 | 6,230 | -9 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 6,239 | 242 | 4.04% |
| 2019 | 5,997 | -139 | -2.27% |
| 2018 | 6,136 | 132 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 6,004 | -20 | -0.33% |
| 2016 | 6,024 | 340 | 5.98% |
| 2015 | 5,684 | 129 | 2.32% |
| 2014 | 5,555 | 264 | 4.99% |
| 2013 | 5,291 | 67 | 1.28% |
| 2012 | 5,224 | 27 | 0.52% |
| 2011 | 5,197 | -431 | -7.66% |
| 2010 | 5,628 | 0 | 0% |