Alpharetta

Welcome to Alpharetta

Founded in 1858 with humble beginnings as a pioneer trading post, the city of Alpharetta has evolved into a thriving suburban business and residential area. With a name derived from the Greek words for first (alpha) and town (retta), Alpharetta is located off GA400 in north Fulton County bordered roughly by the city Roswell to the south and west, the town of Milton and Forsyth County to the north and the city of John’s Creek to the east.

In addition to offering a wide array of swim/tennis subdivisions, townhome communities, and charming older neighborhoods, residents and visitors flock to the area to enjoy popular attractions including the revitalized downtown business and entertainment district, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, and the new mixed-use Avalon development.

Overview for Alpharetta, GA

90,526 people live in Alpharetta, where the median age is 40.3 and the average individual income is $58,553.44. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

90,526

Total Population

40.3 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$58,553.44

Average individual Income

Demographics and Employment Data for Alpharetta, GA

Population Households Employment

Alpharetta has 33,056 households, with an average household size of 3. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Alpharetta do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 90,526 people call Alpharetta home. The population density is 2,285.82 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

90,526

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

40.3

Median Age

49.59 / 50.41%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

33,056

Total Households

3

Average Household Size

$58,553.44

Average individual Income

Marital Status

Married

Single

Divorced

Separated

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes

15 to 29 Minutes

30 to 59 Minutes

60+ Minutes

Schools in Alpharetta, GA

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The following schools are within or nearby Alpharetta. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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