Sanford, NC

Sanford, North Carolina

Sanford, North Carolina, in Lee county, is 31 miles SW of Cary, North Carolina (center to center) and 36 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The city has a population of 23,220.

The People and Families of Sanford

In Sanford, about 47% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Sanford is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Approximately 44% of Sanford is non-white. The city boasts a diverse population for North Carolina, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sanford had a median family income of $39,447.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Sanford ($9,100). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Sanford Housing

About 59% of housing units in Sanford are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Sanford, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sanford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Sanford, NC

Comparing Sanford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Sanford Almanac

Sanford Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sanford Public Libraries

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Sanford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Sanford residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sanford, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sanford Hospitals

CENTRAL CAROLINA HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
1135 CARTHAGE ST
(919) 774-2100
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Sanford

Sanford High Schools (2004)

LEE COUNTY HIGH
1708 NASH STREET
919-776-7541
Serves 2,522 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

PROVISIONS ACADEMY
806 VANCE STREET
919-775-7800
A charter school.
A Title I school.
Serves 66 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

BRAGG STREET ACADEMY
504 BRAGG STREET
919-775-2686
A Non-traditional School
Serves 41 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 3.7

Sanford Colleges

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Central Carolina Community College

(List of All North Carolina Colleges)

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