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Sanford

Florida · 61,051 residents · 23.967 sq mi
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Sanford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,664. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61,051
+59%since 2000
from 38,291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,547 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 1,598 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+8%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
29K39K48K57K67K1990201020202024Sanford
202464K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,664
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,163 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,014
+71%since 2000
from $15,219 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,600
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,171
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
52.2% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+44%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.6%(20,911)
Black31.8%(12,167)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(3,974)
Asian1%(396)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.4%(27,342)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.8%(22,437)
Black25.4%(15,495)
Hispanic / Latino27.6%(16,830)
Asian5%(3,031)
Other3.6%(2,206)
Diversity Score88.9%(54,249)
Diversity Score
89
+24%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanford, Florida?

Sanford, Florida has about 61,051 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanford, Florida?

The typical household in Sanford, Florida earns about $52,664 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 $176,600, and the typical rent is about $1,171 a month.

How educated are people in Sanford, Florida?

About 25.4% 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 16.6% 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 28,664 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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

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