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Sanford

Alabama · 257 residents · 4.177 sq mi
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Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 46.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
−4%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
62 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 64 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+12%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1442313184054921990201020202024Sanford
2024232
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,639
+39%since 2000
from $10,558 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
46.7%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$554
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
19.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(232)
Black2.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(30)
Diversity Score
12
+154%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−1%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−23.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.7%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanford, Alabama?

Sanford, Alabama has about 257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Sanford, Alabama expensive?

In Sanford, Alabama, the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in Sanford, Alabama?

About 11.5% 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 46.7% 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 36 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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