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CITY · 2020 ACS

Sanford

Virginia · 168 residents · 2.87 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2019. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

168
+73%since 2019
from 97 in 2019
2010 – 2024
59 / sq mi
+73%since 2019
from 34 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
52.5
−19%since 2019
from 64.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
058116174232201020202024Sanford
202444
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,998
+17%since 2019
from $47,052 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2019
from 27.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
25.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing100%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

67.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 74.5% in 2019
32.1% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.4%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(136)
Black5.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(20)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.9%(65)
39
+13%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
22.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

63.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 58.8% in 2019
36.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2019
from 41.2% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Sanford, Virginia?

Sanford, Virginia has about 168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 25.3% 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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