Sanford, Michigan facts for kids
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Sanford, Michigan
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Location within Midland County and the state of Michigan
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 Sanford, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Sanford, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Midland |
| Township | Jerome |
| Settled | 1864 |
| Incorporated | 1963 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.01 km2) |
| • Land | 1.27 sq mi (3.29 km2) |
| • Water | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 813 |
| • Density | 639.15/sq mi (246.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
48657
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| Area code(s) | 989 |
| FIPS code | 26-71560 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0637235 |
Sanford is a small village located in Midland County, which is part of the U.S. state of Michigan. In 2020, about 813 people lived there. The village is found within Jerome Township.
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History of Sanford
Early Beginnings
Sanford's story began in 1864. A man named Charles Sanford from Madison County, New York, bought a large piece of land here. He purchased about 213 acres where the village now stands. He also bought 1,000 acres of pine forest nearby.
This area was first known as the "Salt-Spring Reserve." It was important because it had the first salt well in Michigan. A state surveyor and geologist named Douglass Houghton helped dig this well.
Charles Sanford moved to the area in May 1864. He officially planned out the village in 1870. The first post office, called "Sanfordville," opened in 1871. The name was shortened to "Sanford" a few months later. Also in 1871, the Pere Marquette Railroad built a train station in Sanford, which helped the village grow.
Becoming a Village
In 1963, the people living in Sanford voted to become an official village. This meant they would have their own local government. Later, in 1982, voters tried to cancel this decision, but a Michigan court said the vote wasn't done correctly. So, Sanford remained a village.
Recent Events
On May 19, 2020, a significant event happened in Sanford. The Sanford Dam and the Edenville Dam on the Tittabawassee River broke. This caused a lot of flooding. People in the village had to leave their homes for safety. The downtown area of Sanford was greatly affected by the floodwaters.
Geography of Sanford
Sanford is located in the middle of Midland County. It's on the eastern side of Jerome Township. The village is about 8 miles northwest of Midland, which is the main city of the county. It's also about 12 miles southeast of Coleman.
Transportation Routes
U.S. Route 10, a large four-lane highway, goes through the northern part of the village. This highway connects Sanford to Midland and Coleman. Another road, M-30 (Michigan highway), runs along the eastern edge of Sanford. It goes south to Merrill and north to West Branch.
Land and Water
The village of Sanford covers a total area of about 1.55 square miles. Most of this area, about 1.27 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.28 square miles, is water. Sanford is located along the Tittabawassee River. Before 2020, the village was at the southern end of Sanford Lake, which was a large body of water created by a dam on the river.
Sanford's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 818 | — | |
| 1980 | 864 | 5.6% | |
| 1990 | 889 | 2.9% | |
| 2000 | 943 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 859 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 813 | −5.4% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, there were 859 people living in Sanford. These people lived in 369 households, and 247 of these were families. The village had about 676 people per square mile. There were 410 places to live, like houses and apartments.
Most of the people in Sanford were White (97.6%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.6% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
- About 26.8% of households had children under 18 living with them.
- Nearly half (48.8%) were married couples living together.
- Some households (11.7%) had a female head with no husband.
- A smaller number (6.5%) had a male head with no wife.
- About 33.1% of households were not families.
- Many households (30.1%) had just one person living there.
- About 11.7% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.
The average household had 2.33 people, and the average family had 2.85 people. The average age of people in the village was 43.6 years.
Age Groups
- 21.4% of residents were under 18 years old.
- 7.8% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 23.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 31.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 16.2% were 65 years or older.
The population was almost evenly split between genders, with 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
See also
In Spanish: Sanford (Míchigan) para niños
