Sanford is a city located in Lee County, North Carolina. Sanford has a 2025 population of 33,262. Sanford is currently growing at a rate of 1.83% annually and its population has increased by 9.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,267 in 2020.
The average household income in Sanford is $74,691 with a poverty rate of 20.28%.The median age in Sanford is 34.9 years: 33.2 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sanford includes 52.5% White, 24.32% Black or African American, 8.48% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 16,187 | 52.5% |
Black or African American | 7,498 | 24.32% |
Two or more races | 3,946 | 12.8% |
Other race | 2,615 | 8.48% |
Asian | 512 | 1.66% |
Native American | 75 | 0.24% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Sanford's average per capita income is $39,198. Household income levels show a median of $54,294. The poverty rate stands at 20.28%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Married Families | $78,926 | - |
Families | $63,251 | $86,394 |
Households | $54,294 | $74,691 |
Non Families | $31,854 | $44,109 |
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