Sanford, ME Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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Sanford Overview

21,812
TOTAL POPULATION
10,298
MALE POPULATION
11,514
FEMALE POPULATION
89.44
MALES / 100 FEMALES
111.81
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,648
PER CAPITA INCOME
$79,256
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$65,671
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,656
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
11,811
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.9%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Sanford Zip Codes

Sanford Area Codes

Sanford Summary

Sanford, Maine is a city located in York County, Maine, United States. It is part of the Portland–South Portland–Biddeford, Maine metropolitan statistical area. The population was 20,798 at the 2010 census, making it the seventh largest municipality in the state.

History

Sanford was first settled in 1661 by Thomas Littlefield, who was granted a large tract of land by the Massachusetts General Court. The area was known as Phillipstown, named after Sir William Phipps, the governor of the Province of Maine. In 1739, the area was incorporated as the town of Sanford, named after Peleg Sanford, a prominent local landowner.
In 1866, Sanford was incorporated as a city. During the 19th century, Sanford was a major center for the lumber and shipbuilding industries. The city was also home to several textile mills, which provided employment for many of the city's residents.

Geography

Sanford is located at 43°27′N 70°48′W (43.45, -70.80). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 28.2 square miles (73.1 km2), of which 27.7 square miles (71.6 km2) is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km2) is water.
Sanford is located on the Mousam River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean at nearby Kennebunkport. The city is bordered by Alfred to the north, Waterboro to the east, Springvale to the south, and Acton to the west.

Economy

Sanford is a major economic center for York County. The city is home to several large employers, including Goodall Hospital, Sanford Regional Technical Center, and the Sanford-Springvale YMCA. The city is also home to several retail stores, including the Sanford Mall and the Sanford Marketplace.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Sanford Manufacturing, which produces a variety of products, including furniture, cabinets, and doors. The city is also home to several technology companies, including Sanford Technologies, which produces a variety of computer hardware and software.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 20,798 people, 8,541 households, and 5,541 families residing in the city. The population density was 751.2 people per square mile (290.2/km2). There were 9,093 housing units at an average density of 328.3 per square mile (127.0/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.3% African American, 0.4% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.2% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population.
There were 8,541 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.2% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,845, and the median income for a family was $50,945. Males had a median income of $37,845 versus $27,945 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sanford?
Total Population of Sanford is 21,812.
What is the Total Male Population of Sanford?
Total Male Population of Sanford is 10,298.
What is the Total Female Population of Sanford?
Total Female Population of Sanford is 11,514.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sanford?
There are 89.44 Males per 100 Females in Sanford.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sanford?
There are 111.81 Females per 100 Males in Sanford.
What is the Median Population Age in Sanford?
Median Population Age in Sanford is 39.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sanford
Average Family Size in Sanford is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sanford
Average Household Size in Sanford is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sanford?
Per Capita income in Sanford is $32,648.
What is the Median Family Income in Sanford?
Median Family Income in Sanford is $79,256.
What is the Median Household income in Sanford?
Median Household Income in Sanford is $65,671.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sanford?
Income or Wage Gap in Sanford is 31.7%.
Women in Sanford earn 68.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Sanford?
Family Income Deficit in Sanford is $7,656.
Families that are below poverty line in Sanford earn $7,656 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sanford?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sanford is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sanford?
There are 11,811 People in the Labor Forcein in Sanford.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sanford?
68.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Sanford.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sanford?
Unemployment Rate in Sanford is 4.9%.

Race in Sanford

The most populous races in Sanford are White / Caucasian (20,375 | 93.4%), Two or more Races (604 | 2.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (432 | 2.0%).
Race in Sanford
Race# Population% Population
Asian3851.8%
Black / African American3761.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4322.0%
Native / Alaskan290.1%
White / Caucasian20,37593.4%
Two or more Races6042.8%
Some other Race430.2%
Total21,812100.0%

Ancestry in Sanford

The most populous ancestries reported in Sanford are Irish (3,280 | 15.0%), English (3,215 | 14.7%), French (2,783 | 12.8%), French Canadian (2,386 | 10.9%), and Italian (1,552 | 7.1%), together accounting for 60.6% of all Sanford residents.
Ancestry in Sanford
Race# Population% Population
African120.1%
Albanian540.3%
American1,1605.3%
Arab350.2%
Argentinean210.1%
Austrian140.1%
Belgian80.0%
Blackfeet650.3%
Brazilian100.1%
British630.3%
Cajun130.1%
Cambodian2010.9%
Canadian1940.9%
Central American100.1%
Central American Indian40.0%
Cherokee150.1%
Chinese710.3%
Croatian40.0%
Czech580.3%
Czechoslovakian290.1%
Danish80.0%
Dutch730.3%
Eastern European1270.6%
Egyptian270.1%
English3,21514.7%
European3031.4%
Filipino300.1%
Finnish290.1%
French2,78312.8%
French Canadian2,38610.9%
German1,4826.8%
Ghanaian280.1%
Greek1150.5%
Indian (Asian)460.2%
Irish3,28015.0%
Iroquois120.1%
Italian1,5527.1%
Jamaican360.2%
Korean920.4%
Lebanese80.0%
Lithuanian370.2%
Mexican2721.3%
Mexican American Indian260.1%
Norwegian4852.2%
Polish5322.4%
Portuguese2091.0%
Puerto Rican1020.5%
Romanian110.1%
Russian590.3%
Salvadoran100.1%
Scandinavian280.1%
Scotch-Irish1710.8%
Scottish8944.1%
Slovak30.0%
Slovene70.0%
South American210.1%
Spaniard170.1%
Subsaharan African400.2%
Swedish850.4%
Swiss290.1%
Vietnamese730.3%
Welsh2010.9%

Sex and Age in Sanford

Sex and Age in Sanford

The most populous age groups in Sanford are 45 to 49 Years (852 | 8.3%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (1,158 | 10.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sanford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years552 (5.4%)602 (5.2%)
5 to 9 Years789 (7.7%)937 (8.1%)
10 to 14 Years554 (5.4%)553 (4.8%)
15 to 19 Years554 (5.4%)724 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years459 (4.5%)428 (3.7%)
25 to 29 Years634 (6.2%)671 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Years779 (7.6%)1,158 (10.1%)
35 to 39 Years819 (8.0%)844 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years462 (4.5%)494 (4.3%)
45 to 49 Years852 (8.3%)647 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years500 (4.9%)713 (6.2%)
55 to 59 Years832 (8.1%)815 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years601 (5.8%)888 (7.7%)
65 to 69 Years627 (6.1%)811 (7.0%)
70 to 74 Years577 (5.6%)465 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years423 (4.1%)288 (2.5%)
80 to 84 Years180 (1.8%)215 (1.9%)
85 Years and over104 (1.0%)261 (2.3%)
Total10,298 (100.0%)11,514 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Sanford

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years1,343 (13.0%)1,490 (12.9%)
15 to 17 Years438 (4.3%)569 (4.9%)
Under 18 Years2,333 (22.7%)2,661 (23.1%)
18 to 24 Years575 (5.6%)583 (5.1%)
15 to 44 Years3,707 (36.0%)4,319 (37.5%)
16 Years and over8,190 (79.5%)9,154 (79.5%)
18 Years and over7,965 (77.3%)8,853 (76.9%)
21 Years and over7,775 (75.5%)8,584 (74.6%)
60 Years and over2,512 (24.4%)2,928 (25.4%)
62 Years and over2,196 (21.3%)2,583 (22.4%)
65 Years and over1,911 (18.6%)2,040 (17.7%)
75 Years and over707 (6.9%)764 (6.6%)
Total10,298 (100.0%)11,514 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sanford

Median Family Size in Sanford

The median family size in Sanford is 3.00 persons per family, with married-couple families (3,870 | 72.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.09 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (407 | 7.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sanford
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,870 (72.9%)3.09
Single Male/Father407 (7.7%)2.73
Single Female/Mother1,030 (19.4%)2.78
Total Families5,307 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Sanford

The median household size in Sanford is 2.38 persons per household, with single male/father households (407 | 4.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.45 persons per household. non-family households (3,727 | 41.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sanford
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,870 (42.8%)3.16
Single Male/Father407 (4.5%)3.45
Single Female/Mother1,030 (11.4%)2.99
Non-family3,727 (41.3%)1.28
Total Households9,034 (100.0%)2.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sanford

Out of a total of 9,034 households in Sanford, 5,307 (58.7%) are family households, while 3,727 (41.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,292, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,791.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sanford
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,791 (30.9%)
2-Person Households2,292 (25.4%)859 (9.5%)
3-Person Households1,403 (15.5%)58 (0.6%)
4-Person Households992 (11.0%)19 (0.2%)
5-Person Households353 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households188 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households79 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,307 (58.7%)3,727 (41.3%)

Female Fertility in Sanford

Fertility by Age in Sanford

Average fertility rate in Sanford is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 78.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 79.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Sanford
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years175 (79.5%)78.0
35 to 50 years45 (20.4%)21.0
Total220 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sanford

45.0% of women with births (220) in Sanford are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 60.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 53.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sanford
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years81 (46.3%)94 (53.7%)
35 to 50 years18 (40.0%)27 (60.0%)
Total99 (45.0%)121 (55.0%)

Fertility by Education in Sanford

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sanford
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma97 (44.1%)72.0
College or Associate's Degree8 (3.6%)5.0
Bachelor's Degree99 (45.0%)104.0
Graduate Degree16 (7.3%)54.0
Total220 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sanford

55.0% of women with births in Sanford are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sanford
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma75 (77.3%)22 (22.7%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree8 (8.1%)91 (91.9%)
Graduate Degree16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (45.0%)121 (55.0%)

Income in Sanford

Income Overview in Sanford

Per Capita Income in Sanford is $32,648, while median incomes of families and households are $79,256 and $65,671 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income21,812$32,648
Median Family Income5,307$79,256
Mean Family Income5,307$85,877
Median Household Income9,034$65,671
Mean Household Income9,034$76,921
Income Deficit5,307$7,656
Wage / Income Gap (%)21,81231.67%
Wage / Income Gap ($)21,81268.33¢per $1
Gini / Inequality Index21,8120.40

Earnings by Sex in Sanford

Average Earnings in Sanford are $39,038, $48,039 for men and $32,827 for women, a difference of 31.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Sanford
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male6,002 (49.5%)$48,039
Female6,113 (50.5%)$32,827
Total12,115 (100.0%)$39,038

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sanford

The most common earnings brackets in Sanford are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (730 | 12.2%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (629 | 10.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sanford
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less191 (3.2%)219 (3.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99999 (1.7%)365 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499310 (5.2%)209 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999122 (2.0%)163 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499126 (2.1%)279 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999199 (3.3%)108 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $17,49996 (1.6%)132 (2.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999128 (2.1%)338 (5.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499146 (2.4%)279 (4.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999114 (1.9%)229 (3.7%)
$25,000 to $29,999288 (4.8%)436 (7.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999276 (4.6%)629 (10.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999239 (4.0%)486 (8.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999441 (7.3%)563 (9.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999306 (5.1%)299 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999427 (7.1%)167 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999551 (9.2%)490 (8.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999497 (8.3%)321 (5.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999730 (12.2%)269 (4.4%)
$100,000+716 (11.9%)132 (2.2%)
Total6,002 (100.0%)6,113 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sanford

Average earnings in Sanford are $53,187 for men and $34,419 for women, a difference of 35.3%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,349, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,875. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,200, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sanford
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$39,875$40,969
High School Diploma$51,100$28,750
College or Associate's Degree$48,506$35,944
Bachelor's Degree$74,500$35,887
Graduate Degree$79,349$60,200
Total$53,187$34,419

Family Income in Sanford

Family Income Brackets in Sanford

According to the Sanford family income data, there are 1,279 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.1% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 101 families (1.9%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Sanford
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001011.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991272.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992184.1%
$25,000 to $34,99965312.3%
$35,000 to $49,9995159.7%
$50,000 to $74,99990717.1%
$75,000 to $99,9991,00819.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,27924.1%
$150,000 to $199,9992975.6%
$200,000+1963.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sanford

5-person families (280 | 5.3%) account for the highest median family income in Sanford with $107,895 per family, while 2-person families (2,652 | 50.0%) have the highest median income of $33,088 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sanford
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,652 (50.0%)$66,175
3-Person Families1,253 (23.6%)$80,097
4-Person Families864 (16.3%)$107,759
5-Person Families280 (5.3%)$107,895
6-Person Families204 (3.8%)$106,563
7+ Person Families54 (1.0%)$0
Total5,307 (100.0%)$79,256

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sanford

The median family income in Sanford is $79,256, with families comprising 3+ earners (526) having the highest median family income of $118,110, while families with no earners (672) have the lowest median family income of $38,026, accounting for 9.9% and 12.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sanford
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners672 (12.7%)$38,026
1 Earner1,848 (34.8%)$55,146
2 Earners2,261 (42.6%)$94,159
3+ Earners526 (9.9%)$118,110
Total5,307 (100.0%)$79,256

Household Income in Sanford

Household Income Brackets in Sanford

With 1,852 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Sanford, accounting for 20.5% of all households. In contrast, only 217 households (2.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Sanford
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0003974.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992172.4%
$15,000 to $24,9998139.0%
$25,000 to $34,9991,21113.4%
$35,000 to $49,99992110.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,50016.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991,44516.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,85220.5%
$150,000 to $199,9994434.9%
$200,000+2262.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sanford

The median household income in Sanford is $65,671, with the highest median household income of $79,778 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,559 households (39.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,755, with 2,473 households (27.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sanford
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years288 (3.2%)$45,800
25 to 44 Years2,714 (30.0%)$76,773
45 to 64 Years3,559 (39.4%)$79,778
65+ Years2,473 (27.4%)$37,755
Total9,034 (100.0%)$65,671

Poverty in Sanford

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sanford

With 10.1% poverty level for males and 9.0% for females among the residents of Sanford, 5 year old males and 75 year old and over females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 86 males (55.8%) and 110 females (17.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sanford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years200 (36.2%)31 (5.8%)
5 Years86 (55.8%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years11 (1.3%)91 (10.0%)
12 to 14 Years37 (11.9%)6 (2.0%)
15 Years47 (22.1%)18 (6.7%)
16 and 17 Years56 (24.9%)49 (16.3%)
18 to 24 Years64 (11.1%)32 (5.5%)
25 to 34 Years69 (4.9%)202 (11.0%)
35 to 44 Years174 (13.6%)64 (4.8%)
45 to 54 Years164 (12.1%)129 (9.7%)
55 to 64 Years84 (5.9%)170 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years15 (1.3%)102 (8.2%)
75 Years and over23 (3.5%)110 (17.3%)
Total1,030 (10.1%)1,004 (9.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sanford

According to the poverty statistics in Sanford, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 98.7% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sanford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years352 (63.8%)502 (94.2%)
5 Years68 (44.2%)226 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years825 (98.7%)816 (90.0%)
12 to 14 Years273 (88.1%)288 (98.0%)
15 Years166 (77.9%)250 (93.3%)
16 and 17 Years169 (75.1%)252 (83.7%)
18 to 24 Years511 (88.9%)550 (94.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,344 (95.1%)1,627 (89.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,103 (86.4%)1,274 (95.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,188 (87.9%)1,203 (90.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,345 (94.1%)1,531 (90.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,158 (98.7%)1,146 (91.8%)
75 Years and over625 (96.5%)526 (82.7%)
Total9,127 (89.9%)10,191 (91.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sanford

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sanford show that 2.1% or 81 of the total 3,870 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 3.2%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sanford
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,274 (97.4%)62 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children1,204 (99.2%)10 (0.8%)
3 or 4 Children270 (96.8%)9 (3.2%)
5 or more Children41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,789 (97.9%)81 (2.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sanford

According to the poverty data in Sanford, 39.6% or 161 single-father households and 13.1% or 135 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sanford
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)14 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children119 (38.6%)115 (18.8%)
3 or 4 Children42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total161 (39.6%)135 (13.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sanford

The poverty data for Sanford shows that 81 of the married-couple family households (2.1%) and 296 of the single-parent households (20.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (3.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 6 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sanford
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children62 (2.6%)14 (3.6%)
1 or 2 Children10 (0.8%)234 (25.4%)
3 or 4 Children9 (3.2%)42 (33.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total81 (2.1%)296 (20.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Sanford

Employment by Class of Employer in Sanford

Among the 10,973 employed individuals in Sanford, private company employees (7,147 | 65.1%), not-for-profit organizations (1,298 | 11.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (741 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sanford
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7,14765.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1971.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)7416.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,29811.8%
Local Government Employees7036.4%
State Government Employees2732.5%
Federal Government Employees6145.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total10,973100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sanford

According to the labor force statistics for Sanford, out of the total population over 16 years of age (17,344), 68.1% or 11,811 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.9% or 579 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.6% or 1,221 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.5% or 121 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sanford
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years456 (57.2%)121 (26.5%)
20 to 24 Years812 (91.5%)56 (6.9%)
25 to 29 Years1,221 (93.6%)100 (8.2%)
30 to 34 Years1,720 (88.8%)48 (2.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,294 (87.6%)44 (1.9%)
45 to 54 Years2,186 (80.6%)77 (3.5%)
55 to 59 Years1,263 (76.7%)25 (2.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,011 (67.9%)9 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years794 (32.0%)101 (12.7%)
75 Years and over60 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,811 (68.1%)579 (4.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sanford

According to labor force statistics for Sanford, 82.8% of individuals (9,695) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,709) are in the labor force, with 3.1% or 301 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.8% or 2,309 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.4% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sanford
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School564 (66.0%)38 (4.4%)
High School Diploma3,585 (79.1%)199 (4.4%)
College / Associate Degree3,242 (86.4%)98 (2.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,309 (89.8%)36 (1.4%)
Total9,695 (82.8%)363 (3.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sanford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sanford are Community & Social Service (1,061 | 9.4%), Management (906 | 8.1%), Business & Financial (652 | 5.8%), Computers, Engineering & Science (615 | 5.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (576 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sanford

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sanford, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (87.4%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.1%), and Architecture & Engineering (69.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (88.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (88.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (85.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sanford
OccupationMaleFemale
Management482 (53.2%)424 (46.8%)
Business & Financial228 (35.0%)424 (65.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science468 (76.1%)147 (23.9%)
Computers & Mathematics277 (87.4%)40 (12.6%)
Architecture & Engineering160 (69.6%)70 (30.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science31 (45.6%)37 (54.4%)
Community & Social Service 246 (23.2%)815 (76.8%)
Education, Arts & Media37 (14.8%)213 (85.2%)
Legal Services & Support54 (38.9%)85 (61.2%)
Education Instruction & Library117 (20.3%)459 (79.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment38 (39.6%)58 (60.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating55 (12.0%)402 (88.0%)
Health Technologists36 (11.9%)267 (88.1%)
Total (Category)1,479 (40.1%)2,212 (59.9%)
Total (Overall)5,582 (49.7%)5,655 (50.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sanford are Healthcare Support (650 | 5.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (642 | 5.7%), Security & Protection (333 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (267 | 2.4%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (236 | 2.1%).
Services Occupations in Sanford

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sanford, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (90.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (75.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.0%), Personal Care & Service (81.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sanford
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support52 (8.0%)598 (92.0%)
Security & Protection300 (90.1%)33 (9.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention99 (75.0%)33 (25.0%)
Law Enforcement201 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving214 (33.3%)428 (66.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance127 (53.8%)109 (46.2%)
Personal Care & Service49 (18.3%)218 (81.7%)
Total (Category)742 (34.9%)1,386 (65.1%)
Total (Overall)5,582 (49.7%)5,655 (50.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sanford are Office & Administration (1,287 | 11.5%), and Sales & Related (1,247 | 11.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sanford

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sanford
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related557 (44.7%)690 (55.3%)
Office & Administration313 (24.3%)974 (75.7%)
Total (Category)870 (34.3%)1,664 (65.7%)
Total (Overall)5,582 (49.7%)5,655 (50.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sanford are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (399 | 3.5%), Construction & Extraction (341 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (25 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sanford

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sanford
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction341 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair399 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)765 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)5,582 (49.7%)5,655 (50.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sanford are Production (1,077 | 9.6%), Transportation (523 | 4.6%), and Material Moving (519 | 4.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sanford

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sanford
OccupationMaleFemale
Production823 (76.4%)254 (23.6%)
Transportation460 (87.9%)63 (12.0%)
Material Moving443 (85.4%)76 (14.6%)
Total (Category)1,726 (81.5%)393 (18.5%)
Total (Overall)5,582 (49.7%)5,655 (50.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sanford

Employment Industries in Sanford

The major employment industries in Sanford include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,869 | 16.6%), Manufacturing (1,742 | 15.5%), Retail Trade (1,692 | 15.1%), Accommodation & Food Services (749 | 6.7%), and Finance & Insurance (687 | 6.1%).
Employment Industries in Sanford

Employment Industries by Sex in Sanford

The Sanford industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (87.7%), and Wholesale Trade (74.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (85.0%), Educational Services (74.7%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (72.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sanford
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction521 (87.7%)73 (12.3%)
Manufacturing1,249 (71.7%)493 (28.3%)
Wholesale Trade203 (74.6%)69 (25.4%)
Retail Trade894 (52.8%)798 (47.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing224 (57.7%)164 (42.3%)
Utilities47 (64.4%)26 (35.6%)
Information91 (63.2%)53 (36.8%)
Finance & Insurance324 (47.2%)363 (52.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing57 (58.8%)40 (41.2%)
Professional & Scientific189 (41.8%)263 (58.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support249 (61.9%)153 (38.1%)
Educational Services173 (25.3%)512 (74.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance281 (15.0%)1,588 (85.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation46 (27.4%)122 (72.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services292 (39.0%)457 (61.0%)
Public Administration485 (70.9%)199 (29.1%)
Total5,582 (49.7%)5,655 (50.3%)

Education in Sanford

School Enrollment in Sanford

The most common levels of schooling among the 4,745 students in Sanford are elementary school (1,425 | 30.0%), high school (1,161 | 24.5%), and middle school (842 | 17.7%).
School Enrollment in Sanford
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3938.3%
Kindergarten2645.6%
Elementary School1,42530.0%
Middle School84217.7%
High School1,16124.5%
College / Undergraduate61913.1%
Graduate / Professional410.9%
Total4,745100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sanford

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sanford
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds135 (47.7%)148 (52.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,303 (81.5%)296 (18.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds972 (88.4%)127 (11.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds942 (93.5%)65 (6.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds144 (77.4%)42 (22.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds148 (66.7%)74 (33.3%)
25 to 34 Year Olds113 (83.1%)23 (16.9%)
35 Years and over188 (88.3%)25 (11.7%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sanford

Business (805 | 21.8%), education (555 | 15.0%), social sciences (318 | 8.6%), science & technology (314 | 8.5%), and liberal arts & history (297 | 8.0%) are the most common fields of study among 3,695 individuals in Sanford who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sanford
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2075.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2556.9%
Physical & Health Sciences631.7%
Psychology1664.5%
Social Sciences3188.6%
Engineering1002.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies190.5%
Science & Technology3148.5%
Business80521.8%
Education55515.0%
Literature & Languages1824.9%
Liberal Arts & History2978.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1032.8%
Communications1062.9%
Arts & Humanities2055.6%
Total3,695100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Sanford

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Sanford is high school diploma, with 337 individuals or 58.6% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 199 individuals or 34.1%.
Education By Age Bracket in Sanford: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)1 (0.2%)
9th to 12th Grade84 (14.6%)48 (8.2%)
High School Diploma337 (58.6%)199 (34.1%)
Some College / No Degree119 (20.7%)190 (32.6%)
Associate's Degree35 (6.1%)116 (19.9%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)29 (5.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total575 (100.0%)583 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Sanford is high school diploma, with 628 individuals or 44.4% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have bachelor's degree, with 538 individuals or 29.4%.
Education By Age Bracket in Sanford: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade61 (4.3%)83 (4.5%)
High School Diploma628 (44.4%)445 (24.3%)
Some College / No Degree268 (19.0%)424 (23.2%)
Associate's Degree300 (21.2%)270 (14.8%)
Bachelor's Degree119 (8.4%)538 (29.4%)
Graduate Degree37 (2.6%)69 (3.8%)
Total1,413 (100.0%)1,829 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Sanford is high school diploma, with 413 individuals or 32.2% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 434 individuals or 32.4%.
Education By Age Bracket in Sanford: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade8 (0.6%)27 (2.0%)
9th to 12th Grade171 (13.4%)5 (0.4%)
High School Diploma413 (32.2%)434 (32.4%)
Some College / No Degree199 (15.5%)227 (17.0%)
Associate's Degree82 (6.4%)287 (21.4%)
Bachelor's Degree210 (16.4%)235 (17.6%)
Graduate Degree198 (15.5%)123 (9.2%)
Total1,281 (100.0%)1,338 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Sanford is high school diploma, with 1,322 individuals or 47.5% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 1,290 individuals or 42.1%.
Education By Age Bracket in Sanford: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade33 (1.2%)13 (0.4%)
9th to 12th Grade209 (7.5%)244 (8.0%)
High School Diploma1,322 (47.5%)1,290 (42.1%)
Some College / No Degree405 (14.5%)556 (18.1%)
Associate's Degree390 (14.0%)344 (11.2%)
Bachelor's Degree292 (10.5%)415 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree134 (4.8%)201 (6.6%)
Total2,785 (100.0%)3,063 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Sanford is high school diploma, with 610 individuals or 31.9% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 809 individuals or 39.7%.
Education By Age Bracket in Sanford: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade114 (6.0%)131 (6.4%)
9th to 12th Grade137 (7.2%)138 (6.8%)
High School Diploma610 (31.9%)809 (39.7%)
Some College / No Degree300 (15.7%)490 (24.0%)
Associate's Degree222 (11.6%)98 (4.8%)
Bachelor's Degree344 (18.0%)297 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree184 (9.6%)77 (3.8%)
Total1,911 (100.0%)2,040 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Sanford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sanford

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sanford
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle89 (1.6%)110 (2.0%)
1 Vehicle1,124 (20.7%)1,480 (26.8%)
2 Vehicles2,685 (49.3%)2,525 (45.7%)
3 Vehicles877 (16.1%)905 (16.4%)
4 Vehicles406 (7.5%)234 (4.2%)
5 or more Vehicles260 (4.8%)271 (4.9%)
Total5,441 (100.0%)5,525 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sanford

Commute Time in Sanford
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3143.0%
5 to 9 Minutes1,07710.4%
10 to 14 Minutes1,14711.1%
15 to 19 Minutes1,0189.8%
20 to 24 Minutes1,04010.0%
25 to 29 Minutes9038.7%
30 to 34 Minutes1,28712.4%
35 to 39 Minutes4774.6%
40 to 44 Minutes8648.3%
45 to 59 Minutes1,64515.9%
60 to 89 Minutes4394.2%
90 or more Minutes1551.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Sanford

Commute Time by Sex in Sanford
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes88 (1.7%)226 (4.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes308 (5.9%)769 (14.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes437 (8.4%)710 (13.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes537 (10.4%)481 (9.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes615 (11.9%)425 (8.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes430 (8.3%)473 (9.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes632 (12.2%)655 (12.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes207 (4.0%)270 (5.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes541 (10.4%)323 (6.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes991 (19.1%)654 (12.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes321 (6.2%)118 (2.3%)
90 or more Minutes76 (1.5%)79 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sanford

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sanford
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM324 (6.2%)174 (3.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM599 (11.6%)24 (0.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM470 (9.1%)130 (2.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM469 (9.0%)502 (9.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM434 (8.4%)512 (9.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM664 (12.8%)1,153 (22.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM548 (10.6%)819 (15.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM307 (5.9%)523 (10.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM147 (2.8%)168 (3.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM273 (5.3%)214 (4.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM64 (1.2%)117 (2.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM56 (1.1%)24 (0.5%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM350 (6.8%)466 (9.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM478 (9.2%)357 (6.9%)
Total5,183 (100.0%)5,183 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sanford

Occupancy by Ownership in Sanford

Occupancy by Ownership in Sanford
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units5,96166.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,07334.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units9,034100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sanford

Occupancy by Household Size in Sanford
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,79130.9%
2-Person Household3,15134.9%
3-Person Household1,46116.2%
4+ Person Household1,63118.0%
Total Housing Units9,034100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sanford

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sanford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,508 (54.0%)1,283 (46.0%)
2-Person Household2,324 (73.8%)827 (26.3%)
3-Person Household1,041 (71.3%)420 (28.7%)
4+ Person Household1,088 (66.7%)543 (33.3%)
Total Housing Units5,961 (66.0%)3,073 (34.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sanford

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sanford
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School308 (46.7%)352 (53.3%)
High School Diploma2,094 (67.2%)1,024 (32.8%)
College/Associate Degree2,050 (60.3%)1,348 (39.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,509 (81.2%)349 (18.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sanford

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sanford
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,83620.3%
35 to 44 Years1,16612.9%
45 to 54 Years1,54417.1%
55 to 64 Years2,01522.3%
65 to 74 Years1,61817.9%
75 to 84 Years6817.5%
85 Years and Over1741.9%
Total9,034100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Sanford

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Sanford
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years791 (43.1%)1,045 (56.9%)
35 to 44 Years642 (55.1%)524 (44.9%)
45 to 54 Years1,143 (74.0%)401 (26.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,586 (78.7%)429 (21.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,221 (75.5%)397 (24.5%)
75 to 84 Years482 (70.8%)199 (29.2%)
85 Years and Over96 (55.2%)78 (44.8%)
Total5,961 (66.0%)3,073 (34.0%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Sanford

Households by Occupants per Room in Sanford
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less5,885 (98.7%)3,029 (98.6%)
1.01 to 1.5058 (1.0%)9 (0.3%)
1.51 or more18 (0.3%)35 (1.1%)
Total5,961 (100.0%)3,073 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Sanford

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Sanford
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later396 (6.6%)341 (11.1%)
2015 to 20161,061 (17.8%)1,666 (54.2%)
2010 to 20141,123 (18.8%)718 (23.4%)
2000 to 20091,451 (24.3%)293 (9.5%)
1990 to 1999795 (13.3%)40 (1.3%)
1989 or earlier1,135 (19.0%)15 (0.5%)
Total5,961 (100.0%)3,073 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Sanford

Median Income by Occupancy in Sanford

Median Income by Occupancy in Sanford
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied5,961 (66.0%)$81,185
Renter-Occupied3,073 (34.0%)$37,052
Average9,034 (100.0%)$65,671

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sanford

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sanford
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00056 (0.9%)128 (4.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99939 (0.6%)174 (5.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99993 (1.6%)125 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999259 (4.3%)260 (8.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999136 (2.3%)161 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999570 (9.6%)645 (21.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999653 (11.0%)265 (8.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999918 (15.4%)582 (18.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999984 (16.5%)461 (15.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,592 (26.7%)263 (8.6%)
$150,000 or more661 (11.1%)9 (0.3%)
Total5,961 (100.0%)3,073 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Sanford

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Sanford

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Sanford

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$81,185$1,232 x 12mo (18.2%)
Renter-Occupied$37,052$983 x 12mo (31.8%)
Average$65,671$1,095 x 12mo (20.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sanford

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sanford
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300131 (2.2%)103 (3.4%)
$300 to $499428 (7.2%)219 (7.1%)
$500 to $7991,051 (17.6%)512 (16.7%)
$800 to $999701 (11.8%)713 (23.2%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,741 (29.2%)1,097 (35.7%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,352 (22.7%)261 (8.5%)
$2,000 to $2,499349 (5.9%)42 (1.4%)
$2,500 to $2,999142 (2.4%)25 (0.8%)
$3,000 or more66 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,961 (100.0%)3,073 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent24 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent49 (11.0%)57 (8.8%)
30 percent or more374 (83.7%)591 (91.2%)
Total447 (100.0%)648 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent55 (7.8%)107 (14.0%)
20 to 29 percent140 (19.8%)71 (9.3%)
30 percent or more511 (72.4%)588 (76.8%)
Total706 (100.0%)766 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent150 (23.0%)23 (8.7%)
20 to 29 percent158 (24.2%)147 (55.5%)
30 percent or more345 (52.8%)95 (35.8%)
Total653 (100.0%)265 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent399 (43.5%)248 (42.6%)
20 to 29 percent350 (38.1%)219 (37.6%)
30 percent or more169 (18.4%)115 (19.8%)
Total918 (100.0%)582 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent2,505 (77.4%)644 (94.6%)
20 to 29 percent621 (19.2%)37 (5.4%)
30 percent or more111 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,237 (100.0%)681 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sanford

Housing Structures in Sanford

Housing Structures in Sanford
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,73263.4%
Single Unit, Attached3233.6%
2 Unit Apartments6697.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7488.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments4074.5%
10 or more Apartments7107.9%
Mobile Home / Other4454.9%
Total9,034100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sanford

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sanford
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,175 (90.3%)557 (9.7%)
Single Unit, Attached246 (76.2%)77 (23.8%)
2 Unit Apartments143 (21.4%)526 (78.6%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments20 (2.7%)728 (97.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)407 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments23 (3.2%)687 (96.8%)
Mobile Home / Other354 (79.5%)91 (20.4%)
Total5,961 (66.0%)3,073 (34.0%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Sanford

Housing Structures by Year Built in Sanford
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later100.1%
2010 to 20132392.6%
2000 to 20097488.3%
1980 to 19992,39526.5%
1960 to 19792,13623.6%
1940 to 19591,27914.2%
1939 or earlier2,22724.6%
Total9,034100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Sanford

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Sanford
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later10 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 2013134 (2.2%)105 (3.4%)
2000 to 2009631 (10.6%)117 (3.8%)
1980 to 19991,711 (28.7%)684 (22.3%)
1960 to 19791,305 (21.9%)831 (27.0%)
1940 to 1959801 (13.4%)478 (15.5%)
1939 or earlier1,369 (23.0%)858 (27.9%)
Total5,961 (100.0%)3,073 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sanford

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sanford
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)176 (5.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms134 (2.2%)627 (20.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,940 (32.5%)1,420 (46.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,417 (40.6%)630 (20.5%)
8 or more Rooms1,470 (24.7%)220 (7.2%)
Total5,961 (100.0%)3,073 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sanford

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sanford
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas32 (0.5%)291 (9.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas599 (10.1%)373 (12.1%)
Electricity250 (4.2%)485 (15.8%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene4,447 (74.6%)1,840 (59.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels633 (10.6%)39 (1.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)45 (1.5%)
Total5,961 (100.0%)3,073 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sanford

Household Vehicle Usage in Sanford
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle136 (2.3%)448 (14.6%)
1 Vehicle1,784 (29.9%)1,597 (52.0%)
2 Vehicles2,709 (45.5%)884 (28.8%)
3 or more Vehicles1,332 (22.4%)144 (4.7%)
Total5,961 (100.0%)3,073 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sanford

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sanford

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,7644,197
Median Property Value$199,800$202,500
Median Household Income$54,203$450
Monthly Housing Costs$584$66
Real Estate Taxes$2,953$16

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sanford

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sanford
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000157 (8.9%)180 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $99,999131 (7.4%)152 (3.6%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,052 (59.6%)3,409 (81.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999305 (17.3%)424 (10.1%)
$500,000 to $749,99942 (2.4%)25 (0.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more77 (4.4%)7 (0.2%)
Total1,764 (100.0%)4,197 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sanford

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sanford
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00034 (1.9%)132 (3.2%)
$10,000 to $24,999249 (14.1%)61 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999226 (12.8%)239 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999244 (13.8%)344 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999301 (17.1%)409 (9.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999168 (9.5%)617 (14.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999331 (18.8%)816 (19.4%)
$150,000 or more211 (12.0%)1,261 (30.0%)
Total1,764 (100.0%)4,197 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Sanford

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent24 (12.2%)251 (17.3%)
20 to 29 percent49 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more123 (62.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total196 (100.0%)1,450 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent55 (17.6%)393 (156.6%)
20 to 29 percent140 (44.7%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more118 (37.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total313 (100.0%)251 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent150 (61.5%)409 (104.1%)
20 to 29 percent94 (38.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)64 (16.3%)
Total244 (100.0%)393 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent285 (94.7%)617 (178.8%)
20 to 29 percent16 (5.3%)114 (33.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)334 (96.8%)
Total301 (100.0%)345 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Sanford: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent710 (100.0%)2,527 (1,495.3%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)1,795 (1,062.1%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)621 (367.5%)
Total710 (100.0%)169 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sanford

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sanford
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x483 (27.4%)89,136 (2,123.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x371 (21.0%)1,625 (38.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x164 (9.3%)1,206 (28.7%)
4.0x or more746 (42.3%)513 (12.2%)
Total1,764 (100.0%)4,197 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Sanford

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Sanford
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $200291.6%
$200 to $39928416.1%
$400 to $59963235.8%
$600 to $99966337.6%
$1,000 to $1,2991307.4%
$1,300 to $1,499211.2%
$1,500 or more50.3%
Total1,764100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Sanford

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Sanford
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $59900.0%
$600 to $799471.1%
$800 to $9991844.4%
$1,000 to $1,49947211.3%
$1,500 to $1,9991,59037.9%
$2,000 to $2,4991,34732.1%
$2,500 to $2,9993498.3%
$3,000 or more1423.4%
Total4,197100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sanford

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sanford
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80081 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499160 (9.1%)174 (4.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,432 (81.2%)160 (3.8%)
Total1,764 (100.0%)4,197 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sanford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sanford

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sanford
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,534 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years3,330 (92.4%)272 (7.5%)
19 to 25 Years956 (85.5%)162 (14.5%)
26 to 34 Years2,393 (76.2%)746 (23.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,412 (92.2%)203 (7.8%)
45 to 54 Years2,511 (93.5%)173 (6.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,946 (94.1%)184 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,421 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,284 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,787 (91.9%)1,740 (8.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sanford

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sanford
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,534 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,330 (92.4%)272 (7.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen956 (85.5%)162 (14.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sanford

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sanford
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,076 (95.4%)100 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,296 (85.1%)578 (14.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,069 (87.8%)426 (12.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9994,052 (95.4%)195 (4.6%)
$100,000 and over7,253 (94.3%)440 (5.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sanford

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sanford
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6546 (35.6%)1,054 (68.7%)
6 to 18 Years1,068 (29.6%)2,576 (71.5%)
19 to 25 Years74 (6.6%)901 (80.6%)
25 to 34 Years606 (19.3%)1,972 (62.8%)
35 to 44 Years571 (21.8%)2,117 (81.0%)
45 to 54 Years731 (27.2%)1,897 (70.7%)
55 to 64 Years710 (22.7%)2,479 (79.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,396 (99.0%)1,454 (60.1%)
75 Years and over1,270 (98.9%)622 (48.4%)
Total7,972 (37.0%)15,072 (70.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sanford

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sanford
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years294 (16.5%)102 (5.0%)
18 to 34 Years321 (16.2%)156 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years570 (14.1%)806 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years327 (27.9%)404 (32.4%)
75 Years and over306 (47.2%)356 (56.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sanford

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sanford: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years46 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years38 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years73 (1.8%)181 (4.1%)
65 to 74 Years222 (18.9%)140 (11.2%)
75 Years and over167 (25.8%)187 (29.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sanford: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years59 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years75 (1.8%)75 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)42 (3.4%)
75 Years and over90 (13.9%)84 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sanford: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years248 (13.9%)63 (3.1%)
18 to 34 Years151 (7.6%)83 (3.4%)
35 to 64 Years392 (9.7%)323 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years94 (8.0%)54 (4.3%)
75 Years and over122 (18.8%)74 (11.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sanford: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years45 (2.3%)52 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years212 (5.2%)455 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years141 (12.0%)339 (27.2%)
75 Years and over103 (15.9%)237 (37.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sanford: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years51 (2.9%)39 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years159 (3.9%)150 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years19 (1.6%)167 (13.4%)
75 Years and over22 (3.4%)103 (16.2%)

Technology Access in Sanford

Computing Device Access in Sanford

Computing Device Access in Sanford
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,27280.5%
Smartphone7,27480.5%
Tablet5,62762.3%
No Computing Device6106.8%
Total9,034100.0%

Internet Access in Sanford

Internet Access in Sanford
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet180.2%
Broadband Home6,71274.3%
Cellular Data Only7208.0%
Satellite Internet4835.3%
No Internet1,24913.8%
Total9,034100.0%