City · Florida
Sanford, Florida
Sanford, city, in Seminole County, Florida. Sanford had 67,483 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 10.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 61,051 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 63,730 (±85). GEOID 1263650.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
67,483
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 61,051 · ACS 2020-2024: 63,730 ±85
Median household income
$66,891
±$2,764 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$309,300
±$11,749 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,609
±$55 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Sanford and what county is it in?
Sanford is a city in Seminole County, Florida. It covers 24.1 square miles of land, 2,538 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sanford is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sanford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 67,483 people lived in Sanford on July 1, 2025, up 10.3% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 61,051 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 63,730 (±85).
| Measure | Sanford | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 63,730 ±85 | 481,470 | +4,030 |
| Households | 24,875 ±900 | 187,248 | +2,808 |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.09 | 2.55 | −0.14 |
| Housing units | 27,088 ±890 | 199,565 | +2,337 |
Sanford's population since 2000
From 38,291 in 2000 to 67,483 in 2025: up 76.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sanford as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sanford?
The median resident of Sanford is 37.1 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 13.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 38.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.5%. 17.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sanford | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 ±0.9 | 39.8 | +2.2 |
| Under 18 years | 20.4% ±1.4 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.3% ±1.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±1.4 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.5% ±2.2 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 38.5% ±2.4 pts | 54.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.1% ±1.9 pts | 11.1% | −3.0 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.1 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2% ±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 17.1% ±2.0 pts | 15.1% | +3.2 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.6% ±2.1 pts | 23.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±0.9 pts | 6.6% | – |
| With a disability | 12.6% ±1.1 pts | 11.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.4% ±1.7 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7% ±2.0 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.5% ±2.4 pts | 42.7% | +6.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.2% ±1.5 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.6% ±1.8 pts | 87.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sanford earn?
Half of Sanford's 24,875 households earn less than $66,891 a year (±$2,764), against $85,761 in Seminole County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $58,110 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,781 after inflation. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sanford | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,891 ±$2,764 | $85,761 | +$8,781 |
| Mean household income | $83,106 ±$3,807 | $114,520 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,823 ±$1,562 | $45,458 | +$3,820 |
| People below the poverty line | 11.9% ±1.9 pts | 9.0% | −7.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.8% ±4.0 pts | 9.4% | −15.1 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.9% ±2.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.0% ±1.5 pts | 98.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.2% ±2.1 pts | 94.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sanford?
Owners occupy 52.0% of Sanford's occupied homes and renters 48.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $309,300 by its owner (±$11,749). The median renter pays $1,609 a month including utilities, and 50.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sanford | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $309,300 ±$11,749 | $386,900 | +$116,573 |
| Median gross rent | $1,609 ±$55 | $1,783 | +$243 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.5% ±4.8 pts | 48.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,679 ±$66 | $2,020 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.0% ±2.7 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.0% ±2.7 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Housing units | 27,088 ±890 | 199,565 | +2,337 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.5% ±2.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 51.6% ±2.7 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.7% ±0.9 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.2% ±2.2 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.5% ±1.0 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.7% ±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sanford building?
Builders took permits for 598 new housing units in Sanford in 2025 (322 in single-family houses), 8.9 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sanford work and get to work?
66.6% of Sanford's workers drive alone and 19.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.0%.
| Measure | Sanford | Seminole County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.7% ±2.0 pts | 67.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | −3.2 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 66.6% ±2.9 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.5% ±2.1 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.3% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.5% ±2.0 pts | 21.6% | +15.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.0 min ±1.6 | 26.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Sanford?
15 census tracts lie mostly in Sanford, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $35,797 (Tract 201.01) to $125,839 (Tract 210).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 206.01Seminole County | 10,308 | $70,182 |
| Tract 208.07Seminole County | 7,198 | $70,491 |
| Tract 206.02Seminole County | 6,626 | $84,755 |
| Tract 202.02Seminole County | 4,678 | $69,227 |
| Tract 209.01Seminole County | 4,833 | $40,238 |
| Tract 210Seminole County | 6,659 | $125,839 |
| Tract 209.04Seminole County | 5,432 | $65,880 |
| Tract 205Seminole County | 3,183 | $40,781 |
| Tract 203.01Seminole County | 2,520 | $68,214 |
| Tract 202.01Seminole County | 2,675 | $78,676 |
| Tract 209.02Seminole County | 2,566 | $45,827 |
| Tract 203.02Seminole County | 1,877 | $55,436 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Sanford) · Census block assignment files
How does Sanford compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sanford is the 579th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 45th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Sanford ranks 452nd of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 45th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 81st | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 297th | 770 |
| Median household income | 452nd | 754 |
| Per capita income | 485th | 763 |
| Median home value | 438th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 358th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 316th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 380th | 733 |
| Median age | 608th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 668th | 760 |
| Work from home | 207th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 518th | 764 |
Sanford's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Sanford with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Sanford?
3 of the 57 figures for Sanford on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sanford are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Sanford.