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The Sanford Post Office

Sanford was settled by descendants of the Mormon pioneers who first settled in Manassa. This is a primarily ranching and farming area in the central San Luis Valley. Once upon a time there was a reasonably healthy business climate here but over the years, most business activity has become centralized in Alamosa, about 15 miles to the north.

Fast Facts about Sanford, Colorado:

Sanford, Conejos County, Colorado 81151
Incorporated: April 9, 1907
Elevation: 7,605'
Latitude: 37.2574°N
Longitude: 105.9006°W
Resident Racial Breakdown:
White Non-Hispanic: 57.6%
Hispanic: 40.5%
Native American: 2.2%
Other: 16.6%
Two or More Races: 5.6%
Education:
High School or Higher: 80.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree: 6.8%

2007 Estimates:
Population: 746
Males: 375
Females: 371
Median Resident Age: 28.1 Years
Estimated Median Household Income: $34,912
Estimated Median Home Value: $76,863
Population Density: 529 People per Square Mile
2008 Cost of Living Index for Sanford: 77.1
Major Industries:
Educational Services, Health Care, Agriculture, Construction, Repair & Maintenance, Retail Services, Wood Products, Professional Services, Finance & Insurance Services, Social Services, Government
Unemployed: 5.6%

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