Sanford, CO Demographics

A map of Sanford's Population by Race

Sanford, Colorado had a population of 879 in 2020. It was 64.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.2% Asian, 33.8% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 1.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sanford, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sanford is the 234th most populous. 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's White Population

566 residents of Sanford identify as White, or 64.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sanford is ranked #364 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sanford is more White than neighboring La Jara (33.3% White), Manassa (50.2% White), Romeo (22.5% White), Conejos (26.1% White), and Capulin (13.4% White).

Sanford's Black Population

0 residents of Sanford identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sanford is ranked #340 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sanford is less Black than neighboring Manassa (0.5% Black), and Romeo (0.3% Black).

Sanford's Asian Population

2 residents of Sanford identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sanford is ranked #327 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sanford is more Asian than neighboring Conejos (0% Asian), and Capulin (0% Asian). Sanford is less Asian than neighboring La Jara (1.2% Asian), and Romeo (0.3% Asian).

Sanford's Hispanic Population

297 residents of Sanford identify as Hispanic, or 33.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sanford slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sanford is ranked #82 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sanford is less Hispanic than neighboring La Jara (61.9% Hispanic), Manassa (48.2% Hispanic), Romeo (72.5% Hispanic), Conejos (69.6% Hispanic), and Capulin (85.8% Hispanic).

Sanford's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Sanford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sanford is ranked #421 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sanford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Capulin (0% Native American/Other). Sanford is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Jara (1.4% Native American/Other), Manassa (0.4% Native American/Other), Romeo (3.3% Native American/Other), and Conejos (2.2% Native American/Other).

Sanford's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Sanford identify as Multiracial, or 1.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Sanford is ranked #437 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sanford is more Multiracial than neighboring Manassa (0.5% Multiracial), Romeo (1% Multiracial), and Capulin (0.7% Multiracial). Sanford is less Multiracial than neighboring La Jara (2.2% Multiracial), and Conejos (2.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.