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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.
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.
In 2000, Sanford had a median family income of $39,447.
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.
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.
In Sanford, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Sanford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
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