Sanford, ME Demographics

A map of Sanford's Population by Race

Sanford, Maine had a population of 21,982 in 2020. It was 89.6% White, 1.3% Black, 1.8% Asian, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 4.6% 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 155 places in Maine, Sanford is the 7th 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

19,697 residents of Sanford identify as White, or 89.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Sanford is ranked #127 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sanford is less White than neighboring Alfred (92.8% White), North Berwick (91.2% White), West Kennebunk (95.1% White), Berwick (89.8% White), and South Berwick (91.6% White).

Sanford's Black Population

278 residents of Sanford identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Sanford is ranked #29 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sanford is more Black than neighboring Alfred (0.9% Black), North Berwick (0.8% Black), West Kennebunk (0.3% Black), Berwick (0.6% Black), and South Berwick (0.6% Black).

Sanford's Asian Population

391 residents of Sanford identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Sanford is ranked #23 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sanford is more Asian than neighboring Alfred (0.5% Asian), North Berwick (1.2% Asian), Berwick (1.6% Asian), and South Berwick (0.9% Asian).

Sanford's Hispanic Population

459 residents of Sanford identify as Hispanic, or 2.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Sanford is ranked #39 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sanford is more Hispanic than neighboring Alfred (0.9% Hispanic), West Kennebunk (0.6% Hispanic), and South Berwick (1.9% Hispanic).

Sanford's Native American/Other Population

137 residents of Sanford identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Sanford is ranked #88 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sanford is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Berwick (0.5% Native American/Other), West Kennebunk (0.1% Native American/Other), and South Berwick (0.3% Native American/Other). Sanford is less Native American/Other than neighboring Berwick (0.7% Native American/Other).

Sanford's Multiracial Population

1,020 residents of Sanford identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sanford roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Sanford is ranked #36 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sanford is more Multiracial than neighboring Alfred (4.3% Multiracial), North Berwick (4.2% Multiracial), and West Kennebunk (2% Multiracial). Sanford is less Multiracial than neighboring Berwick (5.2% Multiracial), and South Berwick (4.7% Multiracial).

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