Sanford Lee County, North Carolina
Sanford: City in Lee County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Sanford is a city located in the county of Lee in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 28,094 and a population density of 403 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 30,085 inhabitants.
Geography
Sanford is located at 35°28'48"N 79°10'49"W (35.4798800, -79.1803000).
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Sanford Quick Facts
| Population : | 30,085 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Lee County |
| Postal code : | 27330 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 919 |
| Area : | 69.77 km2 |
| Official name : | Sanford |
| Altitude : | 354 feet / 108 meters |
| Capital city : | Sanford is capital of Lee County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 03:00:59 (31st July 2021) |
| Density : | 431 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | 6.62% (2010-2019) |
Demographics
The population of Sanford increased by 6.62% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 28,094 | - | census |
| 2011 | 28,609 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 28,928 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 29,166 | 0.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 28,967 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 28,922 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 29,088 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 29,403 | 1.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 29,831 | 1.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 30,085 | 0.84% | estimation process |
People born in Sanford (17)
People born in Sanford, including Major League Baseball player Abie Hood, football player Bill Briggs, baseball player Bill Harrington, you can see a list of people who born in Sanford.
- Dick Such (American baseball player and coach)
- Eric Swann (Player of American football)
- Ivan Parker (American musician)
- Jones Angell (University of North Carolina sports announcer)
- Leniel Hooker (American baseball player)
- Ryan Solle (American soccer player)
- Steve Jones (American football running back from the United States)
- Aaron Mellette (Player of American football)
- Randy Glover (professional golfer)
- Akeem Richmond (American basketball player)
- Aaliyah Hadid (American pornographic actress)
- Linda L. Bray
- Lucile Griffin Leonard (U.S. military veteran)
- Jane Heins Escher (U.S. military veteran)
Schools
College & universities near Sanford
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 198251 | Central Carolina Community College | Sanford (NC) | 27330-9840 |
Stations (18)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sanford
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
| CYN | Cary | 211 North Academy Street | RAIL |
| FAY | Fayetteville | 472 Hay Street | RAIL |
| NSF | North Carolina State Fair station | 1025 Blue Ridge Blvd. | RAIL |
| RGH | Raleigh Union Station | 320 West Cabarrus Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Sanford, Florida county seat of Seminole County, Florida, United States
- Sanford, Maine city in York County, Maine, United States
- Sanford, New York town in Broome County, New York, United States
- Sanford, Colorado Statutory Town in Conejos County, Colorado, United States
- Sanford, Michigan human settlement in Midland County, Michigan, United States of America
- Sanford, Alabama town in Covington County, Alabama, United States
- Sanford, Texas town in Hutchinson County, Texas, United States
Other cities in Lee County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Lee County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Broadway | 1,264 |
Distance to Other Cities
Sanford distances to largest North Carolina cities