Demographics in Sanford, ME

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Sanford?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

22,095

Male

10,792

48.8%

Female

11,303

51.2%

Median Age

40.4

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

89.6%

Black

1.7%

Hispanic

2.5%

Asian

2.1%

Two or More

6.2%

Other

0.3%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

17.4%

High School or Higher

44.8%

Foreign Born

3.9%

Veterans

6.8%

Married

38.9%

Avg Household Size

2.3

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Sanford, ME has a population of 22,095 with a median age of 40.4. The racial makeup is 89.6% White, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.7% Black, 2.1% Asian. About 17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 3.9%.