State
County
Land Area (mi²)
23.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,746.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.14%
Growth Since 2010
19.71%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Sanford, Florida Population 2021
64,130
Sanford is a city located in Seminole County Florida. It is also the county seat of Seminole County. With a 2020 population of 64,130, it is the 46th largest city in Florida and the 600th largest city in the United States . Sanford is currently growing at a rate of 2.14% annually and its population has increased by 19.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 53,570 in 2010. Sanford reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 27 miles, Sanford has a population density of 2,746 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sanford is $63,146 with a poverty rate of 19.14%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,110 per month, and the median house value is $156,600. 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: 56.05%
- Black or African American: 29.35%
- Other race: 6.33%
- Asian: 4.10%
- Two or more races: 3.83%
- Native American: 0.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.01%
The current population of Sanford, Florida is 64,130 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 61,448.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 53,570.
Sanford, Florida Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,674,760 | 33,300 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 2,641,460 | 33,310 | 1.26% |
| 2019 | 2,608,150 | 33,310 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 2,574,840 | 57,060 | 2.22% |
| 2017 | 2,517,780 | 62,200 | 2.47% |
| 2016 | 2,455,580 | 67,070 | 2.73% |
| 2015 | 2,388,510 | 64,120 | 2.68% |
| 2014 | 2,324,390 | 54,240 | 2.33% |
| 2013 | 2,270,150 | 44,510 | 1.96% |
| 2012 | 2,225,640 | 49,590 | 2.23% |
| 2011 | 2,176,050 | 36,890 | 1.70% |
| 2010 | 2,139,160 | 0.00% |
Sanford Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,462 | 56.05% |
| Black or African American | 17,522 | 29.35% |
| Some Other Race | 3,781 | 6.33% |
| Asian | 2,449 | 4.10% |
| Two or More Races | 2,285 | 3.83% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 197 | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
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Sanford Population by Race
Sanford Population Pyramid $2021
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Sanford Population by Age
Sanford Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 22,067 | 2.65 | 50 |
| Married | 8,689 | 3.32 | 61.6 |
| Non Family | 8,109 | 1.36 | 47.2 |
| Female | 4,150 | 3.54 | 34.1 |
| Male | 1,119 | 3.5 | 38.3 |
3.29
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
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Sanford Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,437 | 3.57% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,710 | 6.72% |
| High School Graduate | 12,937 | 32.10% |
| Some College | 8,813 | 21.87% |
| Associates Degree | 5,126 | 12.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,112 | 17.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,170 | 5.38% |
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Sanford Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sanford Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,979 | 16,914 | 5,040 |
| Black | 10,952 | 9,415 | 1,500 |
| Hispanic | 9,441 | 8,011 | 1,807 |
| Other Race | 2,212 | 1,901 | 220 |
| Asian | 1,722 | 1,544 | 693 |
| 2+ Races | 923 | 917 | 187 |
| Native American | 193 | 158 | 88 |
| Islander | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 99.35%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 45.60%.
Sanford Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,551
Average Earnings
$37,136
Average Male
$30,231
Average Female
Sanford Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sanford Language by Age
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Sanford Language
71.98% of Sanford residents speak only English, while 28.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.02% of the population.
Sanford Language
Sanford Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 17,106 | 3,969 | 23.20% |
| White | 22,626 | 3,199 | 14.14% |
| Hispanic | 15,904 | 3,126 | 19.66% |
| Multiple | 2,262 | 746 | 32.98% |
| Other | 3,781 | 695 | 18.38% |
| Asian | 2,449 | 659 | 26.91% |
| Native | 197 | 60 | 30.46% |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 100.00% |
19.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.10%
Male Poverty Rate
21.99%
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 White, with 14.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.44%.
Sanford Poverty
Sanford Poverty Rate by Education
Sanford Marital Status
Marriage Rates
40.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
39.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Sanford Married by Age and Sex
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Sanford Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Sanford Marital Status by Race
Sanford Marital Status
Sanford Veterans by War
Sanford Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,246 | 8.36% |
| Black | 859 | 7.04% |
| Hispanic | 309 | 2.79% |
| Asian | 112 | 5.66% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 3.54% |
| Other Race | 31 | 1.24% |
| Native American | 24 | 12.18% |
Sanford Veterans by Race
Sanford Veterans by Education
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9.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sanford Veterans by Education
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64.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.6%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
Sanford Employment by Age
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Sanford Employment by Race
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Sanford Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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43.64%
Born in Sanford
86.06%
Native Born
13.94%
Foreign Born
7.76%
Non Citizen
6.18%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
86.06% of Sanford residents were born in the United States, with 43.64% having been born in Florida. 7.76% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Sanford Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 64,130 | 1,341 | 2.14% |
| 2020 | 62,789 | 1,341 | 2.18% |
| 2019 | 61,448 | 1,341 | 2.23% |
| 2018 | 60,107 | 565 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 59,542 | 574 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 58,968 | 679 | 1.16% |
| 2015 | 58,289 | 646 | 1.12% |
| 2014 | 57,643 | 1,360 | 2.42% |
| 2013 | 56,283 | 1,346 | 2.45% |
| 2012 | 54,937 | 560 | 1.03% |
| 2011 | 54,377 | 406 | 0.75% |
| 2010 | 53,971 | 15,680 | 3.49% |
| 2000 | 38,291 | 5,904 | 1.69% |
| 1990 | 32,387 | 9,211 | 3.40% |
| 1980 | 23,176 | 5,783 | 2.91% |
| 1970 | 17,393 | -1,782 | -0.97% |
| 1960 | 19,175 | 7,240 | 4.86% |
| 1950 | 11,935 | 1,718 | 1.57% |
| 1940 | 10,217 | 117 | 0.12% |
| 1930 | 10,100 | 4,512 | 6.10% |
| 1920 | 5,588 | 2,018 | 4.58% |
| 1910 | 3,570 | 0.00% |