Demographics in Sanford, NC

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

30,833

Male

15,323

49.7%

Female

15,510

50.3%

Median Age

34.9

Race & Ethnicity

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

White

52.5%

Black

24.3%

Hispanic

30.9%

Asian

1.7%

Two or More

12.8%

Other

8.5%

Education & Household

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

Bachelor's or Higher

14.1%

High School or Higher

29.0%

Foreign Born

14.5%

Veterans

4.4%

Married

36.5%

Avg Household Size

2.7

Marital Status by Age

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

Sanford, NC has a population of 30,833 with a median age of 34.9. The racial makeup is 52.5% White, 30.9% Hispanic, 24.3% Black, 1.7% Asian. About 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 14.5%.