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Sanford Micro

Sanford, NC · 1 counties · 49,040 residents · 255.068 sq mi
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Sanford has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,900. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value is $89,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

49,040
+19%since 1990
from 41,374 in 1990
1990 – 2025
192 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 162 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+5%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
39K46K54K61K68K1990201020202024Sanford
202466K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,419 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,147
+59%since 1990
from $12,042 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$89,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $60,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$497
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
71.7%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
28.3% rent
2.3
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(31,304)
Black22.8%(9,420)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(626)
Asian0.6%(230)
Diversity Score49.2%(20,367)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(32,467)
Black20.4%(9,982)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(5,715)
Asian0.7%(323)
Diversity Score61.9%(30,363)
62
+26%since 1990
from 49 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.3%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−7%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanford, NC?

Sanford, NC has about 49,040 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sanford, NC?

The typical household in Sanford, NC earns about $38,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanford, NC expensive?

In Sanford, NC, the median home is worth about $89,500, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Sanford, NC?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sanford, NC hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanford, NC?

About 12.8% of people in Sanford, NC live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanford, NC grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanford, NC has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,666 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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