Sanford
Town in Conejos County, Colorado
Sanford is a town in Conejos County, Colorado, with 879 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,605 ft (2,318 m) above sea level. The nearest town is La Jara, 3.4 miles W.
- 879residents (2020 Census)
- 7,605 ftelevation · 2,318 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 3.8 km²
- 602 / sq mipopulation density
- 81141ZIP code
About Sanford
Sanford is a statutory town in Conejos County, Colorado, United States. The population was 879 at the 2020 census.
A post office called Sanford has been in operation since 1888. The town was named after Silas Sanford Smith, a Mormon pioneer.
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Living in Sanford
- Median household income
- $42,143
- Median home value
- $171,700
- Median rent
- $1,012/mo
- Median age
- 32.8
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Sanford had 879 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 879 |
|---|---|
| Density | 602 per sq mi (232 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sanford at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Conejos County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 879 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.46 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,605 ft (2,318 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2574° N, 105.9008° W |
| ZIP code | 81141 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0867830 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sanford
- La Jara3.4 mi W
- Manassa6.1 mi S
- Romeo7.5 mi SW
- Capulin11.4 mi W
- Conejos13.4 mi SW
- Antonito13.9 mi SW
- Alamosa15.1 mi N
- Alamosa East15.5 mi N
- San Acacio18.7 mi E
- Blanca24.7 mi NE
- Monte Vista26.1 mi NW
- San Luis26.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Sanford
What county is Sanford in?
Sanford is in Conejos County, Colorado.
What is the population of Sanford, CO?
879 people lived in Sanford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sanford, CO?
The ZIP code of Sanford is 81141.
What is the elevation of Sanford?
7,605 feet (2,318 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sanford?
La Jara (3.4 mi), Manassa (6.1 mi), Romeo (7.5 mi), Capulin (11.4 mi), Conejos (13.4 mi).
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