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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sanford

Florida · 38,291 residents · 23.967 sq mi
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Sanford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,163. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $72,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,291
+18%since 1990
from 32,387 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,598 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 1,351 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.5
+3%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
29K39K48K57K67K1990201020202024Sanford
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,163
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,029 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,219
+37%since 1990
from $11,115 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$72,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$605
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $458 in 1990
US average: $602
55.4%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.3% in 1990
44.6% rent
2.3
−1%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(22,151)
Black28.5%(9,225)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1,546)
Asian0.9%(302)
Diversity Score62.2%(20,135)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(20,911)
Black31.8%(12,167)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(3,974)
Asian1%(396)
Diversity Score71.4%(27,342)
71
+15%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.3%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 70.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−11%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanford, Florida?

Sanford, Florida has about 38,291 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sanford, Florida?

The typical household in Sanford, Florida earns about $31,163 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanford, Florida expensive?

In Sanford, Florida, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Sanford, Florida?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sanford, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanford, Florida?

About 17.8% of people in Sanford, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanford, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanford, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,904 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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