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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sanford

Alabama · 269 residents · 4.177 sq mi
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Sanford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,139. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $23,800. Households here earn about 41% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

269
−8%since 1990
from 293 in 1990
1990 – 2025
64 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 70 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+59%since 1990
from 24.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1442313184054921990201020202024Sanford
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,139
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,558
+56%since 1990
from $6,771 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.1%
−12.3 ptssince 1990
from 31.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$23,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$308
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $210 in 1990
US average: $602
73.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.9% in 1990
26.8% rent
1.2
−18%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(13)
5
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.0%
−10.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
+3%since 1990
from 23.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sanford, Alabama?

Sanford, Alabama has about 269 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sanford, Alabama?

The typical household in Sanford, Alabama earns about $20,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanford, Alabama expensive?

In Sanford, Alabama, the median home is worth about $23,800, and the typical rent is about $308 a month.

How educated are people in Sanford, Alabama?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sanford, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanford, Alabama?

About 19.1% of people in Sanford, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanford, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanford, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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