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Pittsboro, NC vs Sanford, NC

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- Sanford is 0% more densely populated than Pittsboro.
- People are 14.9% more likely to be married in Sanford.
- The Median Age is 5.6 years younger in Sanford.
 Pittsboro, NCSanford, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,024329,725,481
 Female Population61.6%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population38.4%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
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 Population - 20103,764  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock23,220285,036,114
 Population - 19901,436  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock30.8%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now207.7%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,033.193.4
 Land Area4.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Pittsboro, NCSanford, NCUnited States
 Age 0 to 43.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 149.4%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.0%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 349.2%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.4%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.1%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.3%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.4%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.0%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock2.4%1.9%
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 Race
 Pittsboro, NCSanford, NCUnited States
 White72.2%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock24.7%12.2%
 Asian2.1%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.1%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.9%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock28.6%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Pittsboro, NCSanford, NCUnited States
 Married Population38.9%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.6%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.2%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock55.4%50.2%
 Never Married41.4%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.2%10.8%
 Widowed8.5%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.732.60
 Households1,741  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock7,34980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children29.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock28.7%42.9%
 Non Family Households684  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock27.4%15.8%
     Single householder, no children14.7%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Pittsboro    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

The town has a great library, parks, history museum and lots of community involvement. Fantastic access to UNC and Duke healthcare. The school system is excellent  More

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I lived in Pittsboro for 12 years. The topography is beautiful, rolling green hills. The weather is ok with occasional snow, but mostly mild climate. It can get  More

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Over 10 years ago

Pittsboro is a great place to live and raise a family. Easily accessible to the triangle and surrounding areas. Many local businesses to frequent. Downside is that  More

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Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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