Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sanford, FL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

63,730

Median Agei

37.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

38.5%24,522

Hispanic/Latino

28.5%18,138

Black

24.1%15,371

Asian

4.4%2,799

Two or More

4.2%2,662

Other

0.3%204

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%26

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.3%1,948

High School Diploma

24.2%10,865

Some College (<1 yr)

5.8%2,598

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%6,184

Associate's Degree

12.1%5,460

Bachelor's Degree

19.3%8,682

Master's Degree

8.3%3,726

Professional Degree

1.2%519

Doctorate

0.7%331

HS or Higher

89.7%

BA or Higher

29.5%

Graduate+

10.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$309,300

Median Renti

$1,609

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52%12,947

Renter-Occupied

48%11,928

Total Units

27,088

Homeownership

52%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.9%761

$50K–$100K

2.6%339

$100K–$150K

4.4%565

$150K–$200K

6.9%891

$200K–$300K

27.5%3,557

$300K–$500K

45%5,820

$500K–$1M

7.2%934

$1M+

0.6%80

Rent Distribution

Under $500

165

$500–$750

222

$750–$1,000

612

$1,000–$1,250

1,542

$1,250–$1,500

2,306

$1,500–$2,000

4,287

$2,000+

2,437

Year Built

2020 or later

3%800

2010–2019

14.2%3,845

2000–2009

24.6%6,654

1990–1999

13.2%3,589

1980–1989

15.5%4,211

1970–1979

9.1%2,471

1960–1969

6.8%1,837

1950–1959

6.5%1,757

1940–1949

1.6%443

1939 or earlier

5.5%1,481

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.2%23,677

Utility Gas

2.7%661

No Fuel

1.4%350

Solar

0.3%83

Other

0.3%73

Bottled/LP Gas

0.1%31

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$66,891

Mean Household Incomei

$83,106

Per Capita Incomei

$33,823

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

34,671

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.1%1,029

$10K–$15K

3.1%760

$15K–$20K

3.4%847

$20K–$25K

4.5%1,131

$25K–$30K

3.4%854

$30K–$35K

4.2%1,043

$35K–$40K

4%1,000

$40K–$45K

3.9%973

$45K–$50K

3.7%908

$50K–$60K

9.1%2,262

$60K–$75K

11.5%2,856

$75K–$100K

14%3,490

$100K–$125K

12.9%3,221

$125K–$150K

6%1,493

$150K–$200K

6.7%1,673

$200K+

5.4%1,335

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

718

Residentsi

1,711

Avg. Tenant Renti

$409/mo

Programs in this community

Public Housing7 homes

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers126 homes79% occupied$592/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8200 homes96% occupied$293/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $66,891/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $20K/yr

79.5%

Very low income$20K–$33K/yr

18%

Low income$33K–$54K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

81.2% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

93% of subsidized households are minority

18.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10,89417.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,329

Guatemala

518

India

457

United Kingdom

349

Philippines

234

Germany

150

China

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

32,658

Avg. Commutei

25 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

33,232

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,503(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.6%Insured

12.4%Uninsured