Sanford Demographics
Population Trend
Population Change by Decade
| Period | Population | Change | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 250 | — | — |
| 1990 | 282 | +32 | +12.8% |
| 2000 | 269 | -13 | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 241 | -28 | -10.4% |
| 2020 | 257 | +16 | +6.6% |
| 2024 | 264 | +7 | +2.7% |
Sanford vs. Covington County
| Year | Sanford | Covington County | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 250 | 36,850 | 0.7% |
| 1990 | 282 | 36,478 | 0.8% |
| 2000 | 269 | 37,631 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 241 | 37,765 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 257 | 37,570 | 0.7% |
| 2024 | 264 | 37,748 | 0.7% |
Complete Population Data
| Year | Population | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 250 | Decennial Census |
| 1990 | 282 | Decennial Census |
| 2000 | 269 | Decennial Census |
| 2001 | 289 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2002 | 281 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2003 | 275 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2004 | 269 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2005 | 266 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2006 | 261 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2007 | 257 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2008 | 250 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2009 | 245 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2010 | 241 | Decennial Census |
| 2011 | 259 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2012 | 257 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2013 | 257 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2014 | 258 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2015 | 257 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2016 | 257 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2017 | 256 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2018 | 257 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2019 | 259 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2020 | 257 | Decennial Census |
| 2021 | 257 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2022 | 260 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2023 | 264 | Population Estimates Program |
| 2024 | 264 | Population Estimates Program |
Data Sources
- Population Estimates Program US Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (annual estimates)
- Decennial Census US Census Bureau Decennial Census (actual count every 10 years)