Sunny Side, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 994, Sunny Side's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sunny Side is a small community located in Georgia, within Spalding County. The total population is 994. It ranks as the 388th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sunny Side is 30.9 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. With 37.7% of the population under 18, Sunny Side has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sunny Side is $44,750. This is 42% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.8%. This is 145% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $100,000. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Sunny Side is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 47.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sunny Side is White (non-Hispanic), making up 61.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.2%. The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

8.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sunny Side, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.