About Sanford
Sanford, TX is a tiny community located in northwestern Texas with an estimated population of 130.
Sanford holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.13 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,000 residents per square mile.
📰 Sanford News Today
- Monica René Sanford Obituary Mar 12, 2026 Hudson & Torres Family Funeral Home · Aug 17
- Texas A&M LB Daymion Sanford ‘on course’ for opening game return KBTX News 3 · Aug 4
- Texas A&M LB Daymion Sanford expected back early from injury ESPN · Jul 22
- Texas A&M LB Daymion Sanford Opens Up For the First Time Since His Brutal Injury Sports Illustrated · Jul 22
- Texas A&M's Daymion Sanford Makes Bold Statement About Lone Star Showdown Yahoo Sports · Jul 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sanford Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Sanford — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.13 sq mi.
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Sanford
- XXL Steakhouse — steak house
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)130
Rank in state#1187 of 1,224
Land area0.13 sq mi
Density1,000/sq mi
Coordinates35.7026, -101.5318