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Population Review

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

White52.5%
Black or African American24.3%
Asian0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

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

Manufacturing22.2%
Professional, Scientific & Management17.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services11.4%
Construction9.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.0%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.1%
Information4.0%
Retail Trade3.9%
Public Administration2.1%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%
Transportation & Warehousing0.5%

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.