Sandersville, GA
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Sandersville, Georgia

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. Here's a snapshot of Sandersville based on the most recently available data.

5,601 Population
$152,996 Median home value
$49,833 Median income
86 Cost of living -14% vs US
$811 Median rent
15.4% Unemployment
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Sandersville SnackAbility

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

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
Sandersville
US

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
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

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 86 with 100 being average.

  • The cost of living in Sandersville is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median home value in Sandersville is $152,996.

  • The median income in Sandersville is $49,833.

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Sandersville's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Sandersville
US

Cost Of Living In Sandersville Comparison Table

Living Expense Sandersville Georgia National Average
Overall 86 95 100
Services 99 97 100
Groceries 102 99 100
Health 59 88 100
Housing 102 101 100
Transportation 103 104 100
Utilities 99 101 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

3 Reviews & Comments About Sandersville

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

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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
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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 5,601. The population has decreased 6.3% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 5,601 -1.3%
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 30.7% (1,722)
African American 63.8% (3,576)
American Indian 0.0% (0)
Asian 0.6% (32)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 0.0% (0)
Two Or More 3.4% (193)
Hispanic 1.4% (78)
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Sandersville is:

  • 30.7% White with 1,722 White residents.

  • 63.8% African American with 3,576 African American residents.

  • 0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.

  • 0.6% Asian with 32 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 3.4% Two Or More with 193 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.4% Hispanic with 78 Hispanic residents.

Race Sandersville GA USA
White 30.7% 49.1% 57.4%
African American 63.8% 30.7% 11.9%
American Indian 0.0% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 0.6% 4.5% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.6% 0.6%
Two Or More 3.4% 3.9% 4.3%
Hispanic 1.4% 11.0% 19.3%

Gender in Sandersville

Female 55.3% (3,099)
Male 44.7% (2,502)
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  • Sandersville is 55.3% female with 3,099 female residents.

  • Sandersville is 44.7% male with 2,502 male residents.

Gender Sandersville GA USA
Female 55.3% 51.2% 50.5%
Male 44.7% 48.8% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sandersville for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 4.0% (224)
9-12th Grade 16.0% (896)
High School / GED 37.0% (2,072)
Some College 19.0% (1,064)
Associate's Degree 5.0% (280)
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% (784)
Master's Degree 3.0% (168)
Professional Degree 2.0% (112)
Doctorate Degree 0.0% (0)
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  • 4.0% of adults in Sandersville completed < 9th grade.

  • 16.0% of adults in Sandersville completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Sandersville completed high school / ged.

  • 19.0% of adults in Sandersville completed some college.

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

  • 14.0% of adults in Sandersville completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% 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.

Education Sandersville GA USA
< 9th Grade 4.0% 4.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 16.0% 7.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 37.0% 27.0% 26.0%
Some College 19.0% 19.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 5.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 14.0% 21.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 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

Less than $10,000 13.2% (74,183)
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% (36,942)
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% (42,603)
$25,000 to $34,999 11.4% (63,756)
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% (63,458)
$50,000 to $74,999 11.9% (66,735)
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% (57,201)
$100,000 to $149,999 18.6% (103,976)
$150,000 to $199,999 3.2% (18,173)
$200,000 or more 5.9% (33,069)
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  • 13.2% of households in Sandersville earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.6% of households in Sandersville earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.6% of households in Sandersville earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.4% of households in Sandersville earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Sandersville earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 11.9% of households in Sandersville earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.2% of households in Sandersville earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Sandersville earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.2% of households in Sandersville earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Sandersville earn $200,000 or more.

Income Sandersville GA USA
Less than $10,000 13.2% 5.4% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% 3.4% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.6% 6.6% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.4% 6.8% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 10.7% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 11.9% 15.9% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.2% 13.0% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.6% 17.3% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.2% 9.2% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 11.9% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)