Sanford, Alabama facts for kids
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Sanford, Alabama
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Location of Sanford in Covington County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Covington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.22 sq mi (10.93 km2) |
| • Land | 4.18 sq mi (10.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 257 |
| • Density | 61.53/sq mi (23.75/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 01-68016 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0126387 |
Sanford is a small town in Covington County, Alabama, United States. In 2020, about 257 people lived there. Sanford became an official town in 1902. It was counted in the 1910 U.S. Census. After that, it wasn't listed again until 1960.
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Discovering Sanford's Location
Sanford is located in the middle of Covington County. It is found between the cities of Andalusia and Opp. The town covers an area of about 10.9 square kilometers (4.2 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.1 square kilometers (0.04 square miles), is water.
Understanding Sanford's Population
The number of people living in Sanford has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at how the population has been counted:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 742 | — | |
| 1960 | 247 | — | |
| 1970 | 256 | 3.6% | |
| 1980 | 250 | −2.3% | |
| 1990 | 282 | 12.8% | |
| 2000 | 269 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 241 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 257 | 6.6% | |
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Sanford's Community in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 269 people living in Sanford. These people lived in 112 different homes. Most of these homes, 77 of them, were families. The town had about 67 people per square mile.
Many types of families lived in Sanford. About 36.6% of homes had children under 18. Most families, 58%, were married couples. Some homes had a single mother, and about 30% were not families. About 12.5% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 or older.
Age Groups in Sanford
The people in Sanford were of different ages. About 24.9% were under 18 years old. About 8.2% were young adults aged 18 to 24. The largest group, 30.1%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 15.2% of the people were 65 or older. The average age in Sanford was 39 years.
Income in Sanford
In 2000, the average income for a home in Sanford was $20,139 per year. For families, the average income was $25,313. The average income for each person in the town was $10,558. About 19.1% of families and people in Sanford lived below the poverty line. This included 20.8% of those under 18 and 11.6% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Sanford (Alabama) para niños
