Sanford town is located in Broome County New York. Sanford town has a 2024 population of 2,162. Sanford town is currently declining at a rate of -0.83% annually and its population has decreased by -3.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,231 in 2020.
The average household income in Sanford town is $90,582 with a poverty rate of 14.23%. The median age in Sanford town is 52.5 years: 52.1 years for males, and 53.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sanford town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,071 | 97.28% |
| Other race | 20 | 0.94% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 0.85% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 943 | 2.26 | 89.1 | 10.9 |
| Married | 564 | 2.78 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 277 | 1.11 | 80.9 | 19.1 |
| Female | 76 | 2.43 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Male | 26 | 2.69 | 84.6 | 15.4 |
2.69
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
89.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 3.62% |
| Associates Degree | 205 | 13.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 123 | 7.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 168 | 10.67% |
| High School Graduate | 641 | 40.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.83% |
| Some College | 368 | 23.37% |
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 | 1,524 | 1,456 | 268 |
| Hispanic | 33 | 33 | 14 |
| Other Race | 10 | 10 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,913 | $57,829 | $80,288 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,594 | $98,203 | $83,125 |
| High School Graduate | $44,583 | $60,227 | $40,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $193,158 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,939 | $67,609 | $41,512 |
| Some College | $48,583 | $76,000 | $38,558 |
$53,939
Average Earnings
$67,609
Average Male
$41,512
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.27% of Sanford town residents speak only English, while 1.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,038 | 281 | 13.79% |
| Multiple | 18 | 14 | 77.78% |
| Black | 16 | 8 | 50% |
14.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.34%
Male Poverty Rate
13.08%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sanford town is Multiple, with 77.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sanford town is White, with 13.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.46%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 15.36% |
| High School | 10.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.72% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 9.16% |
| Male Employed | 1.84% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,643 | $109,045 |
| Households | $73,063 | $90,582 |
| Married Families | $97,315 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,550 | $46,191 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.3%
Male Marriage Rate
60.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
145
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 65 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 37 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 145 | 8.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.34%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.76%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
2%
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
79.99%
Born in Sanford town
98.36%
Native Born
1.64%
Foreign Born
0.66%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
98.36% of Sanford town residents were born in the United States, with 79.99% having been born in New York. 0.66% 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 | 2,072 | -18 | -0.86% |
| 2028 | 2,090 | -18 | -0.85% |
| 2027 | 2,108 | -18 | -0.85% |
| 2026 | 2,126 | -18 | -0.84% |
| 2025 | 2,144 | -18 | -0.83% |
| 2024 | 2,162 | -18 | -0.83% |
| 2023 | 2,180 | -18 | -0.82% |
| 2022 | 2,198 | -21 | -0.95% |
| 2021 | 2,219 | -12 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 2,231 | -66 | -2.87% |
| 2019 | 2,297 | -20 | -0.86% |
| 2018 | 2,317 | -15 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 2,332 | -20 | -0.85% |
| 2016 | 2,352 | -18 | -0.76% |
| 2015 | 2,370 | -14 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 2,384 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2013 | 2,385 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 2,390 | -12 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2,402 | -9 | -0.37% |
| 2010 | 2,411 | 0 | 0% |