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Sanford

Texas · 132 residents · 0.134 sq mi
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Sanford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,300. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
132
−35%since 2000
from 203 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
985 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1,515 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
+24%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
871231601962321990201020202024Sanford
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,672 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,824
+5%since 2000
from $12,208 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
51.5%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information48.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,300
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
14.5% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−10%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(185)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.2%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(106)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(6)
Diversity Score32.3%(43)
Diversity Score
32
+144%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−9%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.2%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanford, Texas?

Sanford, Texas has about 132 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanford, Texas?

The typical household in Sanford, Texas earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanford, Texas expensive?

In Sanford, Texas, the median home is worth about $33,300.

How educated are people in Sanford, Texas?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sanford, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanford, Texas?

About 51.5% of people in Sanford, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanford, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanford, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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