Sanford, FL Demographics
A map of Sanford's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 22,437 | 36.8% |
Hispanic | 16,830 | 27.6% |
Black | 15,495 | 25.4% |
Asian | 3,031 | 5.0% |
Multiracial | 2,672 | 4.4% |
Native American/Other | 586 | 1.0% |
Sanford, Florida had a population of 61,051 in 2020. It was 36.8% White, 25.4% Black, 5.0% Asian, 27.6% Hispanic, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 4.4% 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 955 places in Florida, Sanford is the 58th 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
22,437 residents of Sanford identify as White, or 36.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Sanford less than the White share of the population of Florida (51.5% White). Of the 955 places in Florida, Sanford is ranked #776 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Sanford is more White than neighboring Midway (4.9% White). Sanford is less White than neighboring Lake Mary (64.9% White), Heathrow (61.4% White), Winter Springs (64.7% White), and DeBary (73.8% White).
Sanford's Black Population
15,495 residents of Sanford identify as Black, or 25.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sanford slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Florida (14.5% Black). Of the 955 places in Florida, Sanford is ranked #135 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Sanford is more Black than neighboring Lake Mary (6.1% Black), Heathrow (5% Black), Winter Springs (6.1% Black), and DeBary (4.8% Black). Sanford is less Black than neighboring Midway (81.2% Black).
Sanford's Asian Population
3,031 residents of Sanford identify as Asian, or 5.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Florida (2.9% Asian). Of the 955 places in Florida, Sanford is ranked #66 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Sanford is more Asian than neighboring Midway (1.3% Asian), Winter Springs (3.6% Asian), and DeBary (2.2% Asian). Sanford is less Asian than neighboring Lake Mary (9.6% Asian), and Heathrow (16.5% Asian).
Sanford's Hispanic Population
16,830 residents of Sanford identify as Hispanic, or 27.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Florida (26.5% Hispanic). Of the 955 places in Florida, Sanford is ranked #225 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Sanford is more Hispanic than neighboring Midway (8.9% Hispanic), Lake Mary (14.6% Hispanic), Heathrow (12% Hispanic), Winter Springs (20.5% Hispanic), and DeBary (14.6% Hispanic).
Sanford's Native American/Other Population
586 residents of Sanford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Florida (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 955 places in Florida, Sanford is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Sanford is more Native American/Other than neighboring Midway (0.4% Native American/Other), Lake Mary (0.8% Native American/Other), Heathrow (0.8% Native American/Other), Winter Springs (0.8% Native American/Other), and DeBary (0.8% Native American/Other).
Sanford's Multiracial Population
2,672 residents of Sanford identify as Multiracial, or 4.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Florida (3.7% Multiracial). Of the 955 places in Florida, Sanford is ranked #252 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Sanford is more Multiracial than neighboring Midway (3.3% Multiracial), Lake Mary (4% Multiracial), Heathrow (4.3% Multiracial), Winter Springs (4.3% Multiracial), and DeBary (3.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.