Sanford city, NC — Population & Demographics
Sanford city, NC has a population of 30,833. The median household income is $54,294 and the median age is 34.9.
30,833
Population
$54,294
Median Income
$222,000
Median Home Value
34.9
Median Age
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 52.5% |
| Black or African American | 24.3% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$54,294
Median Household Income
$28,775
Per Capita Income
16.8%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$222,000
Median Home Value
$965
Median Rent
52.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
79.6%
High School+
22.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
78.2%
Public Transit
5.7%
Work From Home
23.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
23.1%
Foreign Born
70.4%
Non-English at Home
6.0%
Veterans
15.2%
With Disability
84.3%
Health Insurance
93.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Manufacturing | 22.2% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 17.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.4% |
| Construction | 9.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.1% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 3.9% |
| Public Administration | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.5% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Sanford city, NC has a population of 30,833 according to Census ACS 2023 data.
The median household income in Sanford city, NC is $54,294, with 16.8% living below the poverty level.
The median home value in Sanford city, NC is $222,000, with median rent at $965.
Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.