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Sanford

Virginia · 212 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 $10,250. Population has grown 27% since 2011. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,200. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 83% less than the Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
+27%vs 2011
vs 167 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
74 / sq mi
+27%vs 2011
vs 58 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.7
−15%vs 2011
vs 58.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
058116174232201020202024Sanford
202444
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$10,250
−62%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $27,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,975
+17%vs 2011
vs $20,421 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.8%
+12.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.597
+9%vs 2011
vs 0.548 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing67.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance32.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical32.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $89,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−44.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 77.3% in 2011
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.4% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
8.7
+171%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(12)
Diversity Score16.7%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(181)
Black9.9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(8)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.6%(67)
Diversity Score
32
+90%vs 2011
vs 17 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.9%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.4% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
32.4%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
67.6%
+27.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.6% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−20.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.1% in 2011
Female
59.2%
+5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanford, Virginia?

Sanford, Virginia has about 212 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanford, Virginia?

The typical household in Sanford, Virginia earns about $10,250 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 $89,200.

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 44.8% of people in Sanford, Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

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