Sanford is a city located in York County Maine. Sanford has a 2024 population of 22,344. Sanford is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 21,972 in 2020.
The average household income in Sanford is $82,900 with a poverty rate of 11.14%. The median age in Sanford is 39.3 years: 39.5 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sanford was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,142 | 91.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,148 | 5.22% |
| Asian | 349 | 1.59% |
| Black or African American | 315 | 1.43% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,019 | 2.4 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 3,823 | 3.17 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Non Family | 3,681 | 1.3 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 1,150 | 2.95 | 49 | 51 |
| Male | 365 | 3.62 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,112 | 7.07% |
| Associates Degree | 1,948 | 12.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,427 | 15.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,078 | 6.85% |
| High School Graduate | 6,107 | 38.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 294 | 1.87% |
| Some College | 2,767 | 17.59% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 14,359 | 13,073 | 3,215 |
| 2+ Races | 603 | 523 | 89 |
| Hispanic | 333 | 333 | 44 |
| Asian | 266 | 241 | 112 |
| Black | 248 | 233 | 51 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,680 | $75,104 | $37,969 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,391 | $76,477 | $53,105 |
| High School Graduate | $45,071 | $52,413 | $31,292 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,274 | $37,885 | $38,906 |
| Overall | $45,241 | $55,791 | $37,078 |
| Some College | $41,794 | $49,795 | $37,316 |
$45,241
Average Earnings
$55,791
Average Male
$37,078
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.6% of Sanford residents speak only English, while 6.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,274 | 2,179 | 11.31% |
| Multiple | 1,136 | 191 | 16.81% |
| Hispanic | 572 | 26 | 4.55% |
11.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.67%
Male Poverty Rate
11.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sanford is Multiple, with 16.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sanford is Hispanic, with 4.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.94% |
| High School | 9.91% |
| Some College | 8.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.93% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.52% |
| Female Employed | 6.49% |
| Male Employed | 4.04% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,836 | $90,463 |
| Households | $71,848 | $82,900 |
| Married Families | $98,918 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,020 | $65,352 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.8%
Male Marriage Rate
42.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,661
Number of Veterans
1,484
Male Veterans
177
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 605 |
| Second Gulf War | 482 |
| First Gulf War | 352 |
| Korea | 68 |
| World War II | 33 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 444 |
| 65 to 74 | 426 |
| 35 to 54 | 419 |
| 55 to 64 | 255 |
| 18 to 34 | 117 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,572 | 10.13% |
| Hispanic | 46 | 11.3% |
| Black | 43 | 17.34% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 5.67% |
| Native American | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.3%
Labor Force Participation
64.5%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
55.57%
Born in Sanford
96.94%
Native Born
3.06%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
1.92%
Naturalized
96.94% of Sanford residents were born in the United States, with 55.57% having been born in Maine. 1.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 22,809 | 93 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 22,716 | 93 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 22,623 | 93 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 22,530 | 93 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 22,437 | 93 | 0.42% |
| 2024 | 22,344 | 93 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 22,251 | 8 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 22,243 | 60 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 22,183 | 211 | 0.96% |
| 2020 | 21,972 | 699 | 3.29% |
| 2019 | 21,273 | 112 | 0.53% |
| 2018 | 21,161 | 72 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 21,089 | 73 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 21,016 | 83 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 20,933 | 7 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 20,926 | 83 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 9,634 | -450 | -4.46% |
| 2013 | 20,843 | -35 | -0.17% |
| 2012 | 10,084 | -330 | -3.17% |
| 2012 | 20,878 | 30 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 10,414 | 653 | 6.69% |
| 2011 | 20,848 | 62 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 9,761 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 20,786 | 11,152 | 115.76% |