Sunnyside, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Sunnyside is a small community located in Georgia, within Ware County. The total population is 1,031. It ranks as the 376th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sunnyside is 44.3 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 5.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 23.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sunnyside is $44,283. This is 43% 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 21.7%. This is 62% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Sunnyside, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $154,900. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sunnyside has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 97.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (97.9% vs 49.1%). The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 30.7%.

Education

9.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% 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 95.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sunnyside, 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.