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Sanford

County:
York County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
47.79
State:
Maine

Sanford is a city located in York County, Maine. Sanford has a 2026 population of 22,759. Sanford is currently growing at a rate of 0.58% annually and its population has increased by 3.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,973 in 2020.

The median household income in Sanford is $72,524 with a poverty rate of 10.29%. The median age in Sanford is 42.1 years: 40.3 years for males, and 43.4 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.2 males.

22.8K
Total Population
476
Density (mi²)
131 0.58%
Growth

Sanford Population

Sanford Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202622,7591310.58%
202522,6281310.58%
202422,4971540.69%
202322,343920.41%
202222,251610.27%
202122,1902170.99%
202021,973-3-0.01%
201921,2731120.53%
201821,161720.34%
201721,089730.35%
201621,016830.4%
201520,93370.03%
201420,926830.4%
201320,843-35-0.17%
201220,878300.14%
201120,84820,848
201020,786-2-0.01%

Median Age

Overall: 42.1 years
Female: 43.4 years
Male: 40.3 years

Sanford Adults

There are 17,946 adults, (4,621 of whom are seniors) in Sanford.

Sex Ratio

Female: 11,337 (51%)
Male: 10,910 (49%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Sanford includes 89.49% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White19,90989.49%
Two or more races1,3175.92%
Asian5272.37%
Black or African American2971.34%
Other race1750.79%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander160.07%
Native American60.03%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races2351.06%
White2180.98%
Other race930.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White19,69188.51%
Two or more races1,0824.86%
Asian5272.37%
Black or African American2971.34%
Other race820.37%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander160.07%
Native American60.03%

Sanford Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Sanford 's average per capita income is $48,872. Household income levels show a median of $72,524. The poverty rate stands at 10.29%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$98,778-
Families$80,820$96,719
Households$72,524$88,814
Non Families$42,553$71,612

$48,872

Average Income

$72,524

Median Household Income

10.29%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)