Sanford, Maine
Sanford: city in York County, Maine, United States
About
Sanford is a city located in the county of York in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 20,790 and a population density of 165 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 21,253 inhabitants.
The city was created 287 years ago in 1738.
Quick Facts about Sanford
| Population | 21,253 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Maine (United States) |
| County | York County |
| Postal code | 04073 |
| Phone Area Codes | 207 |
| Area | 126.27 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.4393,-70.7742 |
| Altitude | 262 feet / 80 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1739 (287 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 22:19:42 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 168 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 2.18% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 53℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Sanford is located at 43°26'21"N 70°46'27"W (43.4392500, -70.7742200).
Sanford map
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Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West wind around 0 mph.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Sanford increased by 2.18% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 20,790 | - | census |
| 2011 | 20,849 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 20,874 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 20,835 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,914 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,917 | 0.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 21,002 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,063 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 21,141 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 21,223 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 21,253 | 0.14% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Sanford
1Sanford City Hall
919 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073 View details
Phone: +12073249125 | Website available
2Sanford City Hall Manager
919 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073 View details
Phone: +12073249173 | Website available
People born in Sanford (10)
People born in Sanford, including Roman-Catholic Bishop from the United States Michael Richard Cote, Golf instructor, broadcaster Peter Kostis, politician Aaron Libby, .
More notable people
- Frank Augustus Allen (American politician) he was born in 29/01/1835
- Mike McGinnis (Brooklyn-based Clarinetist, Saxophonists, and Composer) he was born in 01/01/1973
- Amédée Wilfrid Proulx (Catholic bishop) he was born in 31/08/1932
- George Lambert (American politician, born 1968) he was born in 04/09/1968
- Odette Delacroix (American movie actress) she was born in 15/10/1989
- Jane Lord Hersom (American physician) she was born in 06/08/1840
- Clarabel Gilman (American teacher, botanist, botanical collector and writer (1851-1919)) she was born in 06/07/1851
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Sanford, ME. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433970 | Harris School of Business-Sanford Campus | Sanford (ME) | 04073 |
Nearby Transit Stations (25)
Rail and bus stations connected to Sanford, ME. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEM | Wells Regional Transportation Center | 696 Sanford Road | RAIL |
| SAO | Saco Transportation Center | 130 Main Street | RAIL |
| DOV | Dover Transportation Center | 33 Chestnut St. | RAIL |
| ORB | Old Orchard Beach | 11 First Street | RAIL |
| DHM | Durham–UNH station | 3 Depot Road | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Sanford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sanford Post Office | Sanford (ME) | 04073 |
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- Sanford, Colorado Statutory Town in Conejos County, Colorado, United States with a population of 900 people.
- Sanford, Michigan human settlement in Midland County, Michigan, United States of America with a population of 845 people.
- Sanford, Alabama town in Covington County, Alabama, United States with a population of 259 people.
- Sanford, Texas town in Hutchinson County, Texas, United States with a population of 155 people.
Other cities in York County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in York County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Biddeford | 21,500 | City in York County, Maine |
| Saco | 20,121 | City in York County, Maine |
| York Beach | 12,854 | Unincorporated community in Maine |
| Kennebunk | 11,706 | Town in Maine |
| Wells | 10,819 | Town in York County, Maine, United States |
| Wells Beach Station | 10,162 | City in York County, Maine, United States of America |
| Kittery | 9,876 | Town in Maine |
| Old Orchard Beach | 9,095 | Town and census-designated place in York County, Maine, United States |
| Buxton | 8,368 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Waterboro | 8,007 | Town in Maine |
| Berwick | 7,996 | Town in Maine |
| South Berwick | 7,613 | Town in Maine |
| Eliot | 7,115 | Town in Maine |
| Lebanon | 6,435 | Town in Maine |
| North Berwick | 4,745 | Town in East Lothian, Scotland |
| Hollis Center | 4,637 | City in York County, Maine, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Sanford distances to largest Maine cities