Sanford, Florida Population 2022
Sanford is a city located in Seminole County Florida. Sanford has a 2020 population of 65,471. It is also the county seat of Seminole County. Sanford is currently growing at a rate of 2.09% annually and its population has increased by 21.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,971 in 2010.
The average household income in Sanford is $63,146 with a poverty rate of 16.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,171 per month, and the median house value is $176,600. The median age in Sanford is 34.9 years, 33.3 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
Sanford Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sanfordwas:
- White: 51.56%
- Black or African American: 28.67%
- Other race: 8.90%
- Two or more races: 6.75%
- Asian: 3.82%
- Native American: 0.27%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,139,160 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 2,176,050 | 36,890 | 1.70% |
| 2012 | 2,225,640 | 49,590 | 2.23% |
| 2013 | 2,270,150 | 44,510 | 1.96% |
| 2014 | 2,324,390 | 54,240 | 2.33% |
| 2015 | 2,388,510 | 64,120 | 2.68% |
| 2016 | 2,455,580 | 67,070 | 2.73% |
| 2017 | 2,517,780 | 62,200 | 2.47% |
| 2018 | 2,574,840 | 57,060 | 2.22% |
| 2019 | 2,608,150 | 33,310 | 1.28% |
| 2020 | 2,641,460 | 33,310 | 1.26% |
| 2021 | 2,674,760 | 33,300 | 1.24% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31,112 | 51.56% |
| Black or African American | 17,300 | 28.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 162 | 0.27% |
| Asian | 2,307 | 3.82% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.02% |
| Some Other Race | 5,373 | 8.90% |
| Two or More Races | 4,072 | 6.75% |
Sanford Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,236 | 2.66 | 51.2 |
| Married | 8,979 | 3.41 | 62.9 |
| Male | 1,286 | 3.54 | 52.7 |
| Female | 3,819 | 3.42 | 36 |
| Non Family | 8,152 | 1.34 | 45.2 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.66
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,235 | 3.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,929 | 7.11% |
| High School Graduate | 12,718 | 30.85% |
| Some College | 9,214 | 22.35% |
| Associates Degree | 4,667 | 11.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,248 | 17.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,208 | 7.78% |
Sanford Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,559 | 1,365 | 653 |
| 2+ Races | 2,023 | 1,943 | 721 |
| White | 18,001 | 16,841 | 5,168 |
| Native American | 158 | 127 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 10,268 | 8,994 | 2,575 |
| Other Race | 3,697 | 3,388 | 625 |
| Black | 10,740 | 9,179 | 1,677 |
| Islander | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 96.05%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 41.89%.
$35,275
Average Earnings
$38,985
Average Male
$31,960
Average Female
Sanford Language by Age
Sanford Language
72.06% of Sanford residents speak only English, while 27.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.06% of the population.
Sanford Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 100.00% |
| Native | 162 | 65 | 40.12% |
| Black | 16,924 | 3,833 | 22.65% |
| Asian | 2,307 | 466 | 20.20% |
| White | 22,559 | 2,708 | 12.00% |
| Other | 787 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 4,027 | 728 | 18.08% |
| Hispanic | 16,099 | 2,414 | 14.99% |
16.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.35%
Male Poverty Rate
18.76%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sanford
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sanford is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sanford is Hispanic, with 14.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.15%.
Sanford Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Sanford Married by Age and Sex
Sanford Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Sanford Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,132 | 8.50% |
| Black | 870 | 7.28% |
| Native American | 27 | 16.67% |
| Asian | 88 | 4.71% |
| Other Race | 41 | 0.99% |
| 2+ Races | 43 | 1.80% |
| Hispanic | 258 | 2.20% |
Sanford Veterans by Education
13.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
44.07%
Born in Sanford
84.29%
Native Born
15.71%
Foreign Born
7.80%
Non Citizen
7.91%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
84.29% of Sanford residents were born in the United States, with 44.07% having been born in Florida. 7.80% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 3,570 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 5,588 | 2,018 | 4.58% |
| 1930 | 10,100 | 4,512 | 6.10% |
| 1940 | 10,217 | 117 | 0.12% |
| 1950 | 11,935 | 1,718 | 1.57% |
| 1960 | 19,175 | 7,240 | 4.86% |
| 1970 | 17,393 | -1,782 | -0.97% |
| 1980 | 23,176 | 5,783 | 2.91% |
| 1990 | 32,387 | 9,211 | 3.40% |
| 2000 | 38,291 | 5,904 | 1.69% |
| 2010 | 53,971 | 15,680 | 3.49% |
| 2011 | 54,377 | 406 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 54,937 | 560 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 56,283 | 1,346 | 2.45% |
| 2014 | 57,643 | 1,360 | 2.42% |
| 2015 | 58,289 | 646 | 1.12% |
| 2016 | 58,968 | 679 | 1.16% |
| 2017 | 59,542 | 574 | 0.97% |
| 2018 | 60,107 | 565 | 0.95% |
| 2019 | 61,448 | 1,341 | 2.23% |
| 2020 | 62,789 | 1,341 | 2.18% |
| 2021 | 64,130 | 1,341 | 2.14% |
| 2022 | 65,471 | 1,341 | 2.09% |