Sugar Hill, GA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Sugar Hill | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,477 | 10,915,984 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1805.2 | 183.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 2.21% | 1.00% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.4 | 38.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,824 | 4,007,777 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Sugar Hill grew by 51.5% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 20,848 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Sugar Hill has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Sugar Hill | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,049 | $74,683 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.58% | 5.54% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sugar Hill is about 47% higher than in Georgia.
Housing
| Metric | Sugar Hill | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $349,914 | $238,631 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,781 | $1,306 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.4% | 65.4% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Sugar Hill is about 16.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,781 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sugar Hill spend about 61 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 253 hours, about 10.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sugar Hill | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 30.4 | 23.6 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 60.8 | 47.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 253 | 197 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $7,849 | $6,106 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 14.2% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 16,258 | 11,986 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,866 | 1,447 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Sugar Hill is 30 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Georgia.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Sugar Hill has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Sugar Hill | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.8% | 30.7% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.05 | 2.64 | 2.54 |
Health
Sugar Hill has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Sugar Hill | Georgia Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.5 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.1% | 20.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 14.4% | 22.0% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sugar Hill, Georgia.
What is the population of Sugar Hill, Georgia?
The population of Sugar Hill, Georgia is 20,477, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Sugar Hill, Georgia?
The population density of Sugar Hill, Georgia is 1805.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Sugar Hill, Georgia?
The median household income in Sugar Hill, Georgia is $110,049, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Sugar Hill, Georgia?
The median home price in Sugar Hill, Georgia is $349,914, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Sugar Hill, Georgia?
The unemployment rate in Sugar Hill, Georgia is 3.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.