Sanford
City in York County, Maine
Sanford is a city in York County, Maine, with 21,982 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 262 ft (80 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alfred, 4.1 miles N.
- 21,982residents (2020 Census)
- 262 ftelevation · 80 m
- 47.8 sq miland area · 123.8 km²
- 460 / sq mipopulation density
- 04073main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Sanford
Sanford is a city in York County, Maine, United States. The population was 21,982 in the 2020 census, making it the seventh largest municipality in the state. Situated on the Mousam River, Sanford includes the village of Springvale.
Sanford is part of the Portland-South Portland-Biddeford metropolitan area.
On November 6, 2012, Sanford voters approved a new charter to re-incorporate Sanford as a city and replace the town meeting format with a city council/mayor/strong manager form of government, along with other changes. The new charter took effect on January 1, 2013. Sanford's new charter provides that the first mayor would be appointed from the ranks of Sanford's seven city councilors and serve interim for one-year period. On January 8, 2013, Maura A. Herlihy was appointed as Sanford's first mayor.
In 2014, an elected-at-large mayor took office. On November 5, 2013, Thomas Cote was elected as mayor. Beginning in 2016, the mayoral position began being elected at-large every two years during legislative election cycles.
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Living in Sanford
- Median household income
- $72,524
- Median home value
- $280,200
- Median rent
- $1,152/mo
- Median age
- 42.1
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Sanford had 21,982 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 21,982 |
|---|---|
| Density | 460 per sq mi (178 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sanford at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | York County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 21,982 (2020) |
| Land area | 47.79 sq mi (123.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.96 sq mi (2.50 km²) |
| Elevation | 262 ft (80 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.4241° N, 70.7579° W |
| ZIP codes | 04073, 04083 |
| Official website | sanfordmaine.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2365725 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sanford
- Alfred4.1 mi N
- North Berwick5.1 mi S
- Lyman7.6 mi NE
- Lebanon8.0 mi W
- West Kennebunk8.9 mi E
- Berwick9.6 mi SW
- Shapleigh9.7 mi NW
- Wells10.0 mi SE
- Kennebunk10.4 mi E
- Arundel11.6 mi E
- Milton Mills, NH11.9 mi NW
- Acton12.0 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sanford
What county is Sanford in?
Sanford is in York County, Maine.
What is the population of Sanford, ME?
21,982 people lived in Sanford at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sanford, ME?
The main ZIP code is 04073. Other ZIP codes: 04083.
What is the elevation of Sanford?
262 feet (80 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sanford?
Alfred (4.1 mi), North Berwick (5.1 mi), Lyman (7.6 mi), Lebanon (8.0 mi), West Kennebunk (8.9 mi).
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