As of 2026 the population of Sanford is 276. The population is expected to shrink to 274 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.15%.
The median age of Sanford residents is 41.
The diversity index of Sanford is 15.6, meaning that there is a 16% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Sanford is $120,042 and projected to be $151,333 in 2031. Per capita income is $48,713, projected to be $64,068 in 2031. 8.33% of households – 23 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,555,018 and the average disposable income is $88,354.
There are 127 housing units in Sanford; 95 are owner-occupied, 17 are rented, and 15 are vacant. The average home value is $231,237, with 3 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 21 businesses in Sanford, employing 297 workers and pulling from a labor force of 116 age 16 and above. 9 workers commute into Sanford from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
96 residents both live and work in/around Sanford. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 3.13% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.04% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 94 drive alone, 15 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 4 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3 residents work from home.
53 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 41 have associates degrees, 12 have bachelor’s degrees, and 25 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
