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Sanford

Maine · 10,133 residents · 47.79 sq mi
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Sanford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,881. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $88,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

10,133
−2%since 1990
from 10,296 in 1990
1990 – 2025
212 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 215 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+10%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,881
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,475 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,002
+41%since 1990
from $11,360 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.8%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $91,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$497
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $457 in 1990
US average: $602
52.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 53.3% in 1990
47.4% rent
3.0
−21%since 1990
from 3.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98%(10,087)
Black0.2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(58)
Asian1.3%(134)
Diversity Score6.3%(652)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(9,619)
Black0.5%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(130)
Asian1.9%(195)
Diversity Score9.2%(930)
9
+45%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.8%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−12%since 1990
from 18.3 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, Maine?

Sanford, Maine has about 10,133 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sanford, Maine?

The typical household in Sanford, Maine earns about $29,881 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanford, Maine expensive?

In Sanford, Maine, the median home is worth about $88,500, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Sanford, Maine?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sanford, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanford, Maine?

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

Has Sanford, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanford, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 163 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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