| Place Name | Sanford |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 27330 27332 |
| County | Lee County |
| Area Code(s) | 919,984 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 28,081 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 7.71% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 51.85% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Sanford, NC |
| US Congressional District(s) | North Carolina 6th |
| State House Districts | 51,54 |
| State Senate Districts | 12 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 51.85% |
| African American | 21.92% |
| Hispanic | 0.14% |
| Asian | 1.52% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 24.57% |