Sanford, Texas facts for kids
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Sanford, Texas
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Location of Sanford, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Hutchinson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.13 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,028 ft (923 m) |
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| • Total | 132 |
| • Density | 1,020/sq mi (377/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
79078
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| Area code(s) | 806 |
| FIPS code | 48-65384 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2413257 |
Sanford is a small town located in Hutchinson County, Texas, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 132 people.
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History of Sanford
Sanford was founded in 1927. This happened after a lot of natural gas was found in an area called the Panhandle Gas Field. The town got its name from a rancher named James McEuin Sanford. He lived from 1864 to 1933 and was an important person in the area.
Sanford's Location and Size
Sanford is in the southwestern part of Hutchinson County. It is located where two roads, Ranch Road 687 and Ranch Road 1319, meet. The town is about 1 mile (1.6 km) southeast of the Sanford Dam. This dam is on the Canadian River and helps form Lake Meredith. Sanford is also about 11 miles (18 km) northwest of Borger, which is the main town and government center for Hutchinson County.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town of Sanford covers a total area of 0.35 square kilometers (0.13 square miles). All of this area is land.
Population and People in Sanford
The number of people living in Sanford has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
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| 1970 | 181 | — | |
| 1980 | 249 | 37.6% | |
| 1990 | 218 | −12.4% | |
| 2000 | 203 | −6.9% | |
| 2010 | 164 | −19.2% | |
| 2020 | 132 | −19.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 203 people living in Sanford. These people lived in 82 households. About 28% of these households had children under 18 years old. The average age of people in the town was 40 years old.
Education in Sanford
Students in Sanford attend schools that are part of the Sanford-Fritch Independent School District. This school district serves the town and the surrounding area.
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Location of Sanford, Texas
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Map of Hutchinson County showing Sanford
See also
In Spanish: Sanford (Texas) para niños
