Sanford, FL Demographics
What is the population of Sanford?
There are 62,292 residents in Sanford, with a median age of 36. Of this, 48.79% are males and 51.21% are females. US-born citizens make up 75.06% of the resident pool in Sanford, while non-US-born citizens account for 15.47%. Additionally, 9.47% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 51,572 people in Sanford currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 62,292 | 1.7% |
| Male Population | 30,391 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 31,901 | 4.3% |
Male Population 48.79%
Female Population 51.21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 1.1% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 46,757 | 1.5% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 9,639 | -0.3% |
| Not Citizen | 5,896 | 6.7% |
Citizen U.S. Born 75.06%
Citizen not U.S. Born 15.47%
Not Citizen 9.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 504 | -33.2% |
| Moved from Same County | 4,584 | -14.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 2,766 | -2.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 2,511 | -2.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 51,572 | 4.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.81%
Moved from Same County 7.4%
Moved from Same State 4.47%
Moved from Different State 4.05%
Same House as Last Year 83.27%
What are the employment statistics in Sanford?
White-collar workers make up 75.09% of the working population in Sanford, while blue-collar employees account for 24.91%. There are also 5,030 entrepreneurs in Sanford (7.89% of the workforce); 47,268 workers employed in private companies (74.15%); and 7,254 people working in governmental institutions (11.38%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 47,868 | 102.6% |
| Blue Collar | 15,876 | 107.9% |
White Collar 75.09%
Blue Collar 24.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,030 | 104.5% |
| Private Companies | 47,268 | 105.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,254 | 102.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 4,192 | 90.2% |
Self Employees 7.89%
Private Companies 74.15%
Governmental Workers 11.38%
Not for Profit Companies 6.58%
How many households are there in Sanford?
There are a total of 24,022 households in Sanford, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 60.67% of these Sanford households, while non-family units account for the remaining 39.33%. Additionally, 32.85% of households have children and 67.15% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 24,022 | 1.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -21.3% |
| Family Households | 14,575 | 1.1% |
| Non-Family Households | 9,447 | 1.9% |
Family Households 60.67%
Non-Family Households 39.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 7,892 | 0.6% |
| Households without Children | 16,130 | 1.9% |
Households with Children 32.85%
Households without Children 67.15%
What are the median and average incomes in Sanford?
The average annual household income in Sanford is $81,996, while the median household income sits at $62,877 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $73,045, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,807. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $50,946 and $45,690, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $81,996 | 2.7% |
| Median Household Income | $62,877 | 6.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 8,196 | 7.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 52,525 | 0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sanford?
There are 26,069 housing units in Sanford, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1991. Of the 24,022 occupied housing units in Sanford, 51.06% are owner-occupied, while 48.94% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.62% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $293,200. In general, housing costs reach $1,422 per month in Sanford.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 26,069 | 2.2% |
| Median Year Built | 1991 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,500 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 503 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1,762 | -9.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,724 | 3.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,666 | 3.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4,363 | -8.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,818 | 7.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,040 | -2.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,225 | 25.7% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 468 | 63.1% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 24,022 | 1.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 12,265 | 0.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 11,757 | 2.6% |
Owner Occupied 51.06%
Renter Occupied 48.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,293 | 1.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,972 | -2.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $293,200 | 11.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $218,000 | 12.8% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,422 | 7.8% |
With Mortgage 67.62%
Without Mortgage 32.38%
What is the level of education in Sanford?
Approximately 40.28% of the population in Sanford holds a high school degree (that's 19,752 residents), while 20.7% have attained a college certificate (10,152 locals) and 17.46% have a bachelor's degree (8,562 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,373 | 1.0% |
| Some High School | 19,752 | -1.0% |
| Some College | 10,152 | -22.6% |
| Associate Degree | 5,333 | 10.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8,562 | 11.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,863 | 0.9% |
No High School 2.8%
Some High School 40.28%
Some College 20.7%
Associate Degree 10.88%
Bachelor's Degree 17.46%
Graduate Degree 7.88%
What is the marital status of Sanford residents?
A total of 19,511 people in Sanford have never been married (which represents 37.99% of the total population), while 21,767 of them are wedded (42.39%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,122 (2.18%) and 7,053 (13.73%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 19,511 | 2.9% |
| Married | 21,767 | 3.9% |
| Separated | 1,122 | -14.2% |
| Widowed | 3,022 | -4.4% |
| Divorced | 7,053 | 3.3% |
Never Married 37.99%
Married 42.39%
Separated 2.18%
Widowed 5.88%
Divorced 13.73%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sanford?
The top three means of transportation people in Sanford use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 24,473 residents commute by car, 327 prefer going to work by walking and 182 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 24,473 | -2.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 175 | -4.4% |
| Subway or Elevated | 85 | N/A |
| Railroad | 182 | -1.6% |
| Bicycle | 91 | 28.2% |
| Motorcycle | 33 | -38.9% |
| TaxiCab | 145 | 104.2% |
| Walk | 327 | 7.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Sanford by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.