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Sardis, GA
City in Burke County, Georgia.
Population
912
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
589
ZIP codes
0
Sardis and its ZIP codes
Sardis at a glance
- Sardis is about 3.1 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,303 a year, 32% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $61,800 (80% below Georgia) and median rent is $659 a month.
Local data for Sardis, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sardis, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,303
Poverty rate
13.8%
Median home value
$61,800
Median rent
$659/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
4.2%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (79), Cuban Americans (25), German Americans (19).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Burke County. PPP loans are for Sardis.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,056
7,322 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,046
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$188M
FY 2026, $7,658 per person
How people get to work
Sardis, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.6%
- Worked from home6.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sardis, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
348
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sardis, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
18.1%
U.S. 12.1% +6.0 pts
Smoking
18.8%
U.S. 12.8% +6.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.8%
U.S. 11.1% +2.7 pts
Cities near Sardis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GirardTown | 5.4 mi | 3.2 |
| HiltoniaTown | 8.4 mi | 1.7 |
| PerkinsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.1 |
| MillenCity | 16 mi | 3.6 |
| WaynesboroCity | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| SylvaniaCity | 17 mi | 5 |
| Rocky FordTown | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| Jackson, SCTown | 25 mi | 3.5 |
| Snelling, SCTown | 26 mi | 4 |
| Kline, SCTown | 26 mi | 3.1 |
| Allendale, SCTown | 26 mi | 3.3 |
| GoughCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.8 |
| VidetteCity | 29 mi | 1 |
| Barnwell, SCCity | 29 mi | 7.8 |
| MidvilleCity | 30 mi | 2 |
| GarfieldCity | 30 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sardis, GA in?
- Sardis is in Burke County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Sardis, GA?
- About 912 people live in Sardis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sardis?
- Nearby places include Girard (5.4 mi), Hiltonia (8.4 mi), Perkins (12 mi), Millen (16 mi), Waynesboro (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023