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Population of Sanford, North Carolina

StateNorth Carolina
Land Area (mi²)29.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,056.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate0.71% (217)
Growth Since 20203.15% (937)
Rank in State35th
Rank in Country1486th

The population of Sanford, NC in 2022 is estimated to be 30,695. This is an increase of 0.71% (217 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population in Metro Area of Sanford by Year

2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.

YearPopulationGrowthGrowth Rate

Population of Sanford by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Sanford by Age

Sanford Population Pyramid 2022
Sanford Median Age
34.2
Total
33.9
Male
34.4
Female
Sanford Sex Ratio
47.43%
14,113
Male
52.57%
15,645
Female
Sanford Age Dependency Ratio
21.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
48.2
Child Dependency Ratio
Sanford Adults
21,296
Adults
(3,753 of whom are seniors) in Sanford.

Population of Sanford by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate