Population 94,577 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Alpharetta
Household size in Alpharetta
| Period | Alpharetta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.74 | 2.70 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.90 | 2.83 | 2.77 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.81 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.79 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | +0.05 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Alpharetta average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. The Atlanta area as a whole looks much the same. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Alpharetta
| Period | Alpharetta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.4 | 35.5 | 36.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 36.5 | 36.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 37.5 | 38.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 38.2 | 38.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.6 | +2.7 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Alpharetta is 42.0 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.4, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northeast and oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Alpharetta
| Period | Alpharetta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 13.3% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 13.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 12.5% | 13.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 12.7% | 13.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Alpharetta: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 21 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Alpharetta
Renters in Alpharetta
| Period | Alpharetta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5% | 32.1% | 32.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.6% | 35.5% | 35.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 36.7% | 36.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.5% | 33.9% | 34.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +1.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Alpharetta own their homes; 31.5% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Just over a quarter of owners (25.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northwest.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Alpharetta
| Period | Alpharetta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 11.9% | 13.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 11.4% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.6% | 8.6% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 8.0% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Alpharetta: just 5.5% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 25 of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Alpharetta
| Period | Alpharetta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1995 | 1988 | 1985 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1989 | 1987 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1997 | 1990 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1993 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Alpharetta has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1995 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the west has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Alpharetta
| Period | Alpharetta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,114 | $1,050 | $910 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,264 | $1,116 | $977 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,619 | $1,293 | $1,112 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,228 | $1,799 | $1,520 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,114 | +$749 | +$609 | +$606 |
Rent in Alpharetta runs $2,228 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,114 a month since 2006–10, up 100%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Alpharetta
Bachelor's degrees in Alpharetta
| Period | Alpharetta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.3% | 34.5% | 28.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 58.7% | 35.2% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.5% | 38.2% | 31.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 69.5% | 42.0% | 35.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +7.5 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Alpharetta: 69.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only ten of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Alpharetta
| Period | Alpharetta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.0% | 87.2% | 84.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 88.0% | 85.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.4% | 89.4% | 87.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.8% | 90.9% | 89.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +3.6 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Alpharetta: 95.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Of the 282 Georgia cities with 5,000+ people, only 19 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Alpharetta
| Period | Alpharetta | Atlanta area | Georgia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.7% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −3.8 pts | −3.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Alpharetta runs below the national rate: 4.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Alpharetta compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta | 2.76 | 42.0 | 6.8% | 31.5% | 5.5% | 1999 | $2,228 | 69.5% | 95.8% | 4.3% |
| Milton | 2.89 | 41.9 | 6.1% | 27.2% | 3.4% | 2002 | $2,337 | 77.7% | 96.5% | 2.3% |
| Johns Creek | 2.89 | 44.2 | 8.1% | 19.3% | 4.5% | 1996 | $2,333 | 72.9% | 95.0% | 3.9% |
| Roswell | 2.76 | 42.2 | 8.6% | 25.3% | 6.1% | 1989 | $2,105 | 66.5% | 95.4% | 3.6% |
| Berkeley Lake | 2.63 | 51.6 | 4.4% | 10.0% | 2.1% | 1989 | $2,218 | 62.0% | 98.3% | 1.9% |
| Mountain Park | 2.84 | 51.0 | 10.0% | 12.1% | 4.5% | 1986 | $1,778 | 72.2% | 98.8% | 0.5% |
| Suwanee | 3.09 | 39.9 | 8.2% | 23.2% | 4.4% | 2001 | $2,275 | 62.1% | 94.7% | 3.7% |
| Duluth | 2.65 | 37.8 | 12.8% | 51.9% | 5.2% | 1995 | $1,939 | 43.6% | 90.4% | 3.4% |
| Dunwoody | 2.66 | 39.1 | 7.7% | 42.9% | 8.6% | 1983 | $2,164 | 71.8% | 94.6% | 1.9% |
| Norcross | 2.61 | 35.9 | 14.5% | 57.1% | 7.4% | 1988 | $1,854 | 31.8% | 77.7% | 3.0% |
| Sandy Springs | 2.02 | 37.8 | 8.2% | 49.8% | 9.1% | 1998 | $2,151 | 72.7% | 97.6% | 8.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Alpharetta. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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