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, MI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

716

Median Agei

43.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.6%649

Hispanic/Latino

4.7%34

Two or More

2.7%19

Black

1.5%11

Asian

0.4%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%19

High School Diploma

17.5%101

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%48

Some College (1+ yr)

20.1%116

Associate's Degree

6.9%40

Bachelor's Degree

29%167

Master's Degree

5%29

Professional Degree

1.4%8

Doctorate

4.2%24

HS or Higher

95.8%

BA or Higher

39.6%

Graduate+

10.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$175,600

Median Renti

$950

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.7%283

Renter-Occupied

16.3%55

Total Units

373

Homeownership

83.7%

Vacancy Rate

9.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.1%3

$50K–$100K

11%31

$100K–$150K

26.1%74

$150K–$200K

19.1%54

$200K–$300K

27.2%77

$300K–$500K

11%31

$500K–$1M

4.6%13

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%11

2010–2019

2.4%9

2000–2009

2.7%10

1990–1999

7%26

1980–1989

16.4%61

1970–1979

35.7%133

1960–1969

8.3%31

1950–1959

12.1%45

1940–1949

4%15

1939 or earlier

8.6%32

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

84.3%285

Electricity

12.1%41

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%4

Wood

1.2%4

Other

1.2%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,000

Mean Household Incomei

$90,839

Per Capita Incomei

$44,639

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

3.8%

Labor Forcei

420

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%16

$10K–$15K

2.1%7

$15K–$20K

8.3%28

$20K–$25K

1.5%5

$25K–$30K

3%10

$30K–$35K

4.1%14

$35K–$40K

1.2%4

$40K–$45K

3.6%12

$45K–$50K

6.2%21

$50K–$60K

8.9%30

$60K–$75K

10.7%36

$75K–$100K

7.4%25

$100K–$125K

9.8%33

$125K–$150K

13%44

$150K–$200K

9.2%31

$200K+

6.5%22

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

152.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Philippines

Germany

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

404

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

404

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

42(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured