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Sanford, CO
Town in Conejos County, Colorado.
Population
1,142
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
782
ZIP codes
0
Sanford and its ZIP codes
Sanford at a glance
- Sanford is about 14 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $42,143, 56% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,700 (68% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,012 a month.
Local data for Sanford, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sanford, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$42,143
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$171,700
Median rent
$1,012/mo
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
37.3%
Median age
32.8
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (254), German Americans (137), Irish Americans (103).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Conejos County. PPP loans are for Sanford.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,023
1,647 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,836
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.3M
FY 2026, $6,479 per person
How people get to work
Sanford, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.0%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home29.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sanford, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
625
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 5°F
7.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sanford, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.8%
U.S. 33.3% -3.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities near Sanford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La JaraTown | 3.5 mi | 0.4 |
| ManassaTown | 6.1 mi | 0.9 |
| RomeoTown | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| CapulinCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| ConejosCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| AntonitoTown | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| AlamosaCity | 15 mi | 8 |
| Alamosa EastCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.3 |
| San AcacioCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| BlancaTown | 25 mi | 1.8 |
| Monte VistaCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| San LuisTown | 27 mi | 0.6 |
| Costilla, NMCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3 |
| Fort GarlandCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sanford, CO in?
- Sanford is in Conejos County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Sanford, CO?
- About 1,142 people live in Sanford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sanford?
- Nearby places include La Jara (3.5 mi), Manassa (6.1 mi), Romeo (7.5 mi), Capulin (11 mi), Conejos (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023