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Sanford

Alabama · 241 residents · 4.177 sq mi
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Sanford is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,446. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $160,600. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% more than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 433%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
241
−10%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.3
+6%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1442313184054921990201020202024Sanford
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,446
+157%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,395
+150%since 2000
from $10,558 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services11.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,600
+433%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+108%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(231)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(7)
Diversity Score11.4%(27)
Diversity Score
11
+145%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−38%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
39.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanford, Alabama?

Sanford, Alabama has about 241 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanford, Alabama?

The typical household in Sanford, Alabama earns about $65,446 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 $160,600, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Sanford, Alabama?

About 24.1% 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 25.0% 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 52 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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