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Sanford

Virginia · 44 residents · 2.87 sq mi
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Sanford has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 34 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 71.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 71.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

44
+340%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2010 – 2024
15 / sq mi
+340%since 2023
from 3 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
71.8
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
058116174232201020202024Sanford
202444
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,250
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$39,364
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+48.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.315
+107%since 2023
from 0.152 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing46.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Information46.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$133,800
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
79.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
2.2
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
US average: 5.2%
34.1%
+34.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.7%
US average: 13.1%
6.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
45.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.6%
−46.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
68.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
41.4%
+41.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Sanford, Virginia?

Sanford, Virginia has about 44 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanford, Virginia?

The typical household in Sanford, Virginia earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanford, Virginia expensive?

In Sanford, Virginia, the median home is worth about $133,800.

How educated are people in Sanford, Virginia?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sanford, Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanford, Virginia?

About 0.0% of people in Sanford, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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