Sandersville, GA
Demographics And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2025-10-25

Living In Sandersville, Georgia Summary

Life in Sandersville research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Sandersville over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sandersville:

  • The population in Sandersville is 5,673.

  • The median home value in Sandersville is $136,698.

  • The median income in Sandersville is $44,724.

  • The cost of living in Sandersville is 84 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Sandersville is $756.

  • The unemployment rate in Sandersville is 7.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Sandersville is 16.3%.

  • The average high in Sandersville is 75.2° and the average low is 51.7°.

Sandersville SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
4
Affordability
7
Diversity
8.5
Safety
8
Amenities
6
Education
5
Commute
9.5

Sandersville, GA Crime Report

Crime in Sandersville summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sandersville. Key points include:

  • There were 33 total crimes in Sandersville in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sandersville is 609.0 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sandersville is 166.1 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sandersville is 442.9 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Sandersville is -71.26% below the national average.

33
Total Crimes
-71.26%
Below National Average

Crime In Sandersville Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Sandersville
/ 100k People
Georgia
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 33 609.0 2,000.6 2,119.2
Violent Crime 9 166.1 325.7 359.0
Murder 0 0.0 6.9 5.0
Robbery 1 18.5 40.8 61.0
Aggravated Assault 8 147.6 245.9 256.0
Property Crime 24 442.9 1,674.9 1,760.0
Burglary 1 18.5 202.8 229.0
Larceny 23 424.4 1,247.3 1,272.0
Car Theft 0 0.0 224.7 259.0

Sandersville, GA Cost Of Living

Cost of living in Sandersville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sandersville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Georgia. Key points include:

  • The cost of living in Sandersville is 84 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Sandersville is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Sandersville is $136,698.

  • The median income in Sandersville is $44,724.

84
Sandersville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Cost Of Living In Sandersville Comparison Table

Living Expense Sandersville Georgia National Average
Overall 84 91 100
Services 98 99 100
Groceries 97 99 100
Health 94 100 100
Housing 55 85 100
Transportation 95 92 100
Utilities 87 86 100

Sandersville, GA Weather

  • The average high in Sandersville is 75.2° and the average low is 51.7°.

  • There are 69.6 days of precipitation each year.

  • Expect an average of 46.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.6 inches of snow.

StatSandersville
Average Annual High75.2
Average Annual Low51.7
Annual Precipitation Days69.6
Average Annual Precipitation46.7
Average Annual Snowfall0.6
75.2°
Average High
69.6
Days of Rain

3 Reviews & Comments About Sandersville

Overall User Rating
4.0
/5

HomeSnacks User - 2018-09-06 04:16:41.400116

Going to school in Sandersville was terrible. The school system is just as messed up as the court system. Crime isn't high, but it should be.

Favorite place is Dairy Lane. They have great food, but it's hard to wanna go there for food because of the people.


HomeSnacks User - None

I'm from Sandersville and proud to live here. We're not C**p in the cream". We're a great little town with a lot of history and some of the friendliest places you'll "never" visit. Ridiculous article."


HomeSnacks User - None

You based this on data!-! What a crock...visit these towns and you will find happy people enjoying their lives and family. I am from Sandersville and you are very wrong about it. You act like it is 1,000 miles from anywhere.

Crime is low because it is a small town and you know your neighbor and probably their entire family. Talking about a Days Inn at the only exit..what are you talking about- What exit- There isn't an interstate near there. There are other hotels in town

It is a wonderful town, a community with pride and love. Trust me, I live near Lake Norman, NC now. There are expensive houses and people making lots of money but most have friends based on status and not true friends..you lose your money, you lose your friends. In Small towns like Sandersville, they might not have the most money but the whole community comes together to make it a wonderful cute little town. They will treat strangers like friends and make you feel welcome and at home....you can't judge a town by data. Data doesn't have a heart and soul like this wonderful little town. Plus you live in Dunham...not a place I would recommend.

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Sandersville Demographics And Statistics

Population over time in Sandersville

The current population in Sandersville is 5,673. The population has decreased -5.1% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2023 5,673 -0.9%
2022 5,727 -0.8%
2021 5,774 5.6%
2020 5,468 -1.4%
2019 5,546 -1.2%
2018 5,616 -1.0%
2017 5,671 -1.8%
2016 5,776 -0.9%
2015 5,831 -0.1%
2014 5,839 -0.9%
2013 5,890 -0.4%
2012 5,914 -0.6%
2011 5,947 -0.5%
2010 5,979 -

Race / Ethnicity in Sandersville

White
33.4% (1,893)
African American
55.6% (3,154)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
1.2% (67)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.5% (29)
Two Or More
7.5% (425)
Hispanic
1.9% (105)

Sandersville is:

  • 33.4% White with 1,893 White residents.

  • 55.6% African American with 3,154 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 67 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.5% Other with 29 Other residents.

  • 7.5% Two Or More with 425 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.9% Hispanic with 105 Hispanic residents.

Race Sandersville GA USA
White 33.4% 49.8% 58.2%
African American 55.6% 31.0% 12.0%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 1.2% 4.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.5% 0.5% 0.5%
Two Or More 7.5% 3.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 1.9% 10.7% 19.0%

Gender in Sandersville

Female
54.8% (3,105)
Male
45.2% (2,567)
  • Sandersville is 54.8% female with 3,105 female residents.

  • Sandersville is 45.2% male with 2,567 male residents.

Gender Sandersville GA USA
Female 54.8% 51.2% 50.5%
Male 45.2% 48.8% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sandersville for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Sandersville completed < 9th grade.

  • 13.0% of adults in Sandersville completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Sandersville completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Sandersville completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Sandersville completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Sandersville completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Sandersville completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Sandersville completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Sandersville completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4.0% (226)
9-12th Grade
13.0% (737)
High School / GED
38.0% (2,155)
Some College
17.0% (964)
Associate's Degree
6.0% (340)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (850)
Master's Degree
5.0% (283)
Professional Degree
2.0% (113)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Sandersville GA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 13.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 38.0% 27.0% 26.0%
Some College 17.0% 20.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 21.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 5.0% 10.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Sandersville, Georgia

  • 7.7% of households in Sandersville earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.5% of households in Sandersville earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Sandersville earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 19.0% of households in Sandersville earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.3% of households in Sandersville earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Sandersville earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.3% of households in Sandersville earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Sandersville earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Sandersville earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.1% of households in Sandersville earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.7% (43,932)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.5% (37,110)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.5% (37,110)
$25,000 to $34,999
19.0% (107,784)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.3% (75,312)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.5% (93,867)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.3% (81,042)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.6% (43,386)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.3% (30,288)
$200,000 or more
3.1% (17,463)
Income Sandersville GA USA
Less than $10,000 7.7% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.5% 3.6% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.5% 7.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 19.0% 7.2% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.3% 11.0% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 16.2% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.3% 13.1% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.6% 17.0% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 8.7% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.1% 11.0% 12.6%

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