Since 1980 the City's population has increased from around 3,000 residents to over 35,000. Alpharetta's population in 2000 accounted for approximately 18% of the total population of North Fulton. Based on current growth trends, by the year 2005, Alpharetta is expected to have nearly 40,000 citizens.

HOUSING

From 1980 to 2001 the total number of housing units increased by more than 1,000%, growing from 1,116 to 14,246. More than 65% or 9,366 of Alpharetta's total households are single-family residential units. An estimated 4,880 multi-family households can be found in the city.

HOUSE VALUE

The median house value in Alpharetta in 1990 was $119,800, approximately 30% higher than the Atlanta Region's median of $92,300, with 62.3% of Alpharetta's housing valued at $100,000 or more. By 2000, Alpharetta's median housing value climbed to $256,000.

FAMILY

According to the 2000 US Census approximately 54% of the City's households consist of married couples, with nearly half of that number having related children living at home.

AGE

Approximately 34% of Alpharetta's population is under the age of 25, while slightly less than 6% was age 65 or older. The median age is 33 years.

RACE

According to the 2000 US Census approximately 16% of Alpharetta's population can be classified as minority compared with 4.8% in 1990.

DENSITY

The City of Alpharetta's density increased from 1.08 persons per acre in 1990 to 2.54 in 2001.

INCOME

The average household income in Alpharetta is $93,234. Approximately 75% of all households have an income of at least $50,000.

EDUCATION

Over 92% of Alpharetta residents age 25 and older have at least a high school diploma, with more than 37% having earned at least a Bachelor Degree.

Source: The US Census Bureau - 2000 Census, Atlanta Regional Commission, and the City of Alpharetta Department of Community Development.