Sanford, FL Demographics

A map of Sanford's Population by Race

Sanford, Florida has an estimated population of 63,730, an increase from the 61,051 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 38.5% White, 28.5% Hispanic, 24.1% Black, 4.4% Asian, 4.2% Multiracial, and 0.4% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sanford, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sanford has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sanford, that probability was 72.0% in 2020 and 70.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sanford is ranked the 60th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sanford was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sanford's White Population

24,522 residents of Sanford, or 38.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sanford is considerably lower than in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Sanford ranks 779th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanford's White population has grown by an estimated 9.3%. White residents' share of Sanford's population has increased from 36.8% to 38.5%.

Sanford is more White than neighboring Midway CDP (Seminole County) (14% White). Sanford is less White than neighboring Lake Mary (64.7% White), Heathrow (67% White), Winter Springs (64.2% White), and DeBary (74.6% White).

Sanford's Black Population

15,371 residents of Sanford, or 24.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sanford is higher than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Sanford ranks 137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanford's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Sanford's population has decreased from 25.4% to 24.1%.

Sanford is more Black than neighboring Lake Mary (12.3% Black), Heathrow (4.2% Black), Winter Springs (5.2% Black), and DeBary (5% Black). Sanford is less Black than neighboring Midway CDP (Seminole County) (63.4% Black).

Sanford's Asian Population

2,799 residents of Sanford, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sanford is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Sanford ranks 69th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanford's Asian population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Asian residents' share of Sanford's population has decreased from 5.0% to 4.4%.

Sanford is more Asian than neighboring Midway CDP (Seminole County) (0% Asian), Winter Springs (4.1% Asian), and DeBary (4% Asian). Sanford is less Asian than neighboring Lake Mary (9.3% Asian), and Heathrow (14.3% Asian).

Sanford's Hispanic Population

18,138 residents of Sanford, or 28.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sanford is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Sanford ranks 225th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanford's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 7.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Sanford's population has increased from 27.6% to 28.5%.

Sanford is more Hispanic than neighboring Midway CDP (Seminole County) (22.6% Hispanic), Lake Mary (11% Hispanic), Heathrow (12.8% Hispanic), Winter Springs (21.4% Hispanic), and DeBary (14.1% Hispanic).

Sanford's Native American/Other Population

238 residents of Sanford, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sanford is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sanford ranks 274th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanford's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sanford's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.4%.

Sanford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Midway CDP (Seminole County) (0% Native American/Other). Sanford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Mary (0.5% Native American/Other), Heathrow (0.5% Native American/Other), Winter Springs (0.8% Native American/Other), and DeBary (0.6% Native American/Other).

Sanford's Multiracial Population

2,662 residents of Sanford, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sanford is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sanford ranks 269th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sanford's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Sanford's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Sanford is more Multiracial than neighboring Midway CDP (Seminole County) (0% Multiracial), Lake Mary (2.2% Multiracial), Heathrow (1.3% Multiracial), and DeBary (1.7% Multiracial). Sanford is less Multiracial than neighboring Winter Springs (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.