Sandy Springs, GA population by race
The table below shows Sandy Springs's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66,318 | 61.85% |
| Black or African American | 22,442 | 20.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 183 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 8,362 | 7.80% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.04% |
| Some other race | 3,966 | 3.70% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 5,909 | 5.51% |
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Sandy Springs population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Sandy Springs has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Sandy Springs's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Sandy Springs population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 61.85% are white, 20.93% are Black or African American, 0.17% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 7.80% are Asian, 0.04% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 3.70% are some other race and 5.51% are multiracial.
FIGURE 1
Sandy Springs, GA population by race.
The largest racial group in Sandy Springs is White with a population of 66,318 (61.85% of the total population).
Sandy Springs 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Sandy Springs is White with a population of 66,318 (61.85% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 5,909 (5.51% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sandy Springs, GA
By ethnicity, 11,103 (10.36% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 96,118 (89.64% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sandy Springs, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 61,437 (63.92% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Sandy Springs, GA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Sandy Springs's Non-Hispanic population.
Sandy Springs Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 61,437 | 63.92% |
| Black or African American alone | 22,036 | 22.93% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 96 | 0.10% |
| Asian alone | 8,279 | 8.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 41 | 0.04% |
| Some other race alone | 771 | 0.80% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,458 | 3.60% |
Among the Hispanic population in Sandy Springs, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,086 (45.81% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Sandy Springs, GA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Sandy Springs's Hispanic population.
Sandy Springs Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 5,086 | 45.81% |
| Puerto Rican | 861 | 7.75% |
| Cuban | 391 | 3.52% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 4,765 | 42.92% |
Things to know
What percentage of Sandy Springs, GA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 10.36% of Sandy Springs population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Sandy Springs, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,086 (45.81% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Sandy Springs, GA have?
Sandy Springs, GA has 22,442 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 20.93% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Sandy Springs is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Sandy Springs, GA?
With 89.64% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Sandy Springs.
That being said, with a 20.93% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Sandy Springs.
What is the majority race in Sandy Springs, GA?
With a population of 66,318 (61.85% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sandy Springs.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Sandy Springs, with 20.93% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates