Sandy Springs is a CDP located in Anderson County South Carolina. Sandy Springs has a 2024 population of 1,018. Sandy Springs is currently growing at a rate of 7.61% annually and its population has increased by 4.52% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 974 in 2020.
The average household income in Sandy Springs is $75,350 with a poverty rate of 38.64%. The median age in Sandy Springs is 35 years: 35.6 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sandy Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 628 | 65.76% |
| Two or more races | 174 | 18.22% |
| Native American | 97 | 10.16% |
| Asian | 56 | 5.86% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 328 | 2.91 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
| Married | 160 | 3.16 | 85.6 | 14.4 |
| Female | 146 | 2.77 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Male | 11 | 3.09 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 11 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
2.74
Average Family Size
2.91
Average Household Size
77.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 84 | 14.02% |
| Associates Degree | 37 | 6.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52 | 8.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 72 | 12.02% |
| High School Graduate | 106 | 17.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 145 | 24.21% |
| Some College | 103 | 17.2% |
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 | 377 | 271 | 116 |
| Hispanic | 162 | 71 | 0 |
| Asian | 56 | 24 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 45 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 71.88%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,750 | $0 | $48,750 |
| High School Graduate | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $66,712 | $18,162 |
| Some College | $59,018 | $70,408 | $57,589 |
$0
Average Earnings
$66,712
Average Male
$18,162
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.43% of Sandy Springs residents speak only English, while 32.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 24.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 506 | 174 | 34.39% |
| Multiple | 174 | 108 | 62.07% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 87 | 37.99% |
38.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.1%
Male Poverty Rate
42.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sandy Springs is Multiple, with 62.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sandy Springs is White, with 34.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 58.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 89.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.71% |
| Some College | 12.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 47.31% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,386 | $73,564 |
| Households | $68,393 | $75,350 |
| Married Families | $66,902 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
80.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
11
Number of Veterans
11
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11 | 2.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.3%
Employment Rate
0%
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
48.27%
Born in Sandy Springs
78.43%
Native Born
21.57%
Foreign Born
20.73%
Non Citizen
0.84%
Naturalized
78.43% of Sandy Springs residents were born in the United States, with 48.27% having been born in South Carolina. 20.73% 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 | 1,018 | 72 | 7.61% |
| 2023 | 946 | 73 | 8.36% |
| 2022 | 873 | -163 | -15.73% |
| 2021 | 1,036 | 62 | 6.37% |
| 2020 | 974 | 0 | 0% |