Sanford, NC Metro Area is a vibrant and diverse community with a population of 62,676 people and a population density of 244.56 people per square mile. The area is home to many businesses such as PNC Bank, Carolina Kidney & Hypertension Center, Sanford Veterinary Hospital, and Wake Radiology. There are multiple year-round outdoor activities in the area from exploring the beautiful riverfront to hiking trails in nearby Fort Bragg. Residents also have access to many organizations such as the Lee County Literacy Council, Central Carolina Community College Foundation, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences at White Lake. For sports fans there are numerous local sporting events throughout the year from minor league hockey games to college basketball tournaments.
The population in Sanford Metro Area is 62,676. There are 246 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sanford Metro Area is 39.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sanford Metro Area is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sanford Metro Area
- 50.1% are married
- 10.5% are divorced
- 29.8% are married with children
- 18.2% have children, but are single
Race in Sanford Metro Area
- 58.2% are White
- 18.9% are Black
- 1.0% are Asian
- 0.7% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 19.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander