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Sanford

Maine · 9,761 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 $36,623. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,761
−4%since 2000
from 10,133 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
204 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+5%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K12K16K20K24K1990201020202024Sanford
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,623
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,881 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,787
+24%since 2000
from $16,002 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,600
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
+65%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(9,619)
Black0.5%(52)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(130)
Asian1.9%(195)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(930)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(9,071)
Black0.8%(75)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(167)
Asian2.1%(203)
Other2.7%(264)
Diversity Score17.3%(1,687)
Diversity Score
17
+88%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+74%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.9%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanford, Maine?

Sanford, Maine has about 9,761 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanford, Maine?

The typical household in Sanford, Maine earns about $36,623 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 $178,600, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Sanford, Maine?

About 13.2% 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 16.8% 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 535 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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