State
County
Land Area (mi²)
26.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,569.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.40% (956)
Growth Since 2010
20.11% (11,574)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Alpharetta, Georgia Population 2021
69,125
Alpharetta is a city located in Fulton County Georgia. With a 2020 population of 69,125, it is the 13th largest city in Georgia and the 540th largest city in the United States . Alpharetta is currently growing at a rate of 1.40% annually and its population has increased by 20.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 57,551 in 2010. Alpharetta reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 27 miles, Alpharetta has a population density of 2,570 people per square mile.
The average household income in Alpharetta is $153,808 with a poverty rate of 5.46%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,451 per month, and the median house value is $422,800. The median age in Alpharetta is 39.6 years, 38.3 years for males, and 40.9 years for females.
Alpharetta Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alpharettawas:
- White: 63.33%
- Asian: 20.35%
- Black or African American: 12.07%
- Two or more races: 2.79%
- Other race: 1.23%
- Native American: 0.22%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Alpharetta, Georgia is 69,125 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 67,213.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 57,551.
Alpharetta, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41,535 | 63.33% |
| Asian | 13,345 | 20.35% |
| Black or African American | 7,915 | 12.07% |
| Two or More Races | 1,833 | 2.79% |
| Some Other Race | 810 | 1.23% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 146 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.01% |
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Alpharetta Population by Race
Alpharetta Population Pyramid $2021
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Alpharetta Population by Age
Alpharetta Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,273 | 2.69 | 66.4 |
| Married | 14,541 | 3.24 | 81.6 |
| Non Family | 6,665 | 1.26 | 44.6 |
| Female | 2,238 | 3.11 | 42 |
| Male | 829 | 3.34 | 40.7 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
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Alpharetta Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 733 | 1.65% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 712 | 1.60% |
| High School Graduate | 3,936 | 8.86% |
| Some College | 6,209 | 13.98% |
| Associates Degree | 2,077 | 4.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 18,027 | 40.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 12,726 | 28.65% |
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Alpharetta Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Alpharetta Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,799 | 26,275 | 18,384 |
| Asian | 9,018 | 8,674 | 7,585 |
| Black | 4,786 | 4,658 | 2,756 |
| Hispanic | 3,283 | 2,842 | 1,541 |
| 2+ Races | 723 | 680 | 558 |
| Other Race | 494 | 428 | 221 |
| Native American | 74 | 74 | 29 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
Alpharetta Educational Attainment by Race
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$71,458
Average Earnings
$95,327
Average Male
$52,331
Average Female
Alpharetta Earnings by Educational Attainment
Alpharetta Language by Age
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Alpharetta Language
70.91% of Alpharetta residents speak only English, while 29.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 9.97% of the population.
Alpharetta Language
Alpharetta Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37,116 | 1,435 | 3.87% |
| Hispanic | 5,594 | 935 | 16.71% |
| Black | 7,744 | 719 | 9.28% |
| Asian | 13,344 | 461 | 3.45% |
| Other | 803 | 120 | 14.94% |
| Multiple | 1,760 | 29 | 1.65% |
| Native | 142 | 23 | 16.20% |
5.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.90%
Male Poverty Rate
6.03%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alpharetta
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alpharetta is Hispanic, with 16.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alpharetta is Multiple, with 1.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.49%.
Alpharetta Poverty
Alpharetta Poverty Rate by Education
Alpharetta Marital Status
Marriage Rates
60.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.1%
Male Marriage Rate
59.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Alpharetta Married by Age and Sex
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Alpharetta Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Alpharetta Marital Status by Race
Alpharetta Marital Status
Alpharetta Veterans by War
Alpharetta Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,705 | 5.38% |
| Black | 390 | 7.06% |
| Hispanic | 150 | 4.06% |
| Other Race | 83 | 14.87% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 2.52% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 9 | 9.47% |
Alpharetta Veterans by Race
Alpharetta Veterans by Education
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3.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
Alpharetta Veterans by Education
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71%
Labor Force Participation
67.9%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
Alpharetta Employment by Age
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Alpharetta Employment by Race
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Alpharetta Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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27.53%
Born in Alpharetta
73.81%
Native Born
26.19%
Foreign Born
14.87%
Non Citizen
11.32%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.81% of Alpharetta residents were born in the United States, with 27.53% having been born in Georgia. 14.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Alpharetta Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 69,125 | 956 | 1.40% |
| 2020 | 68,169 | 956 | 1.42% |
| 2019 | 67,213 | 956 | 1.44% |
| 2018 | 66,257 | 523 | 0.80% |
| 2017 | 65,734 | 323 | 0.49% |
| 2016 | 65,411 | 2,074 | 3.27% |
| 2015 | 63,337 | 644 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 62,693 | 756 | 1.22% |
| 2013 | 61,937 | 360 | 0.58% |
| 2012 | 61,577 | 2,436 | 4.12% |
| 2011 | 59,141 | 1,450 | 2.51% |
| 2010 | 57,691 | 22,837 | 5.17% |
| 2000 | 34,854 | 21,852 | 10.36% |
| 1990 | 13,002 | 9,874 | 15.31% |
| 1980 | 3,128 | 628 | 2.27% |
| 1970 | 2,500 | 1,200 | 6.76% |
| 1960 | 1,300 | 700 | 3.94% |
| 1940 | 600 | 0.00% |