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Sanford

County:
Lee County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
33.182

Sanford is a city located in Lee County, North Carolina. Sanford has a 2026 population of 32,971. It is also the county seat of Lee County. Sanford is currently growing at a rate of 2.31% annually and its population has increased by 9.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,231 in 2020.

33K
Total Population
994
Density (mi²)
743 2.31%
Growth

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)