As of 2026 the population of Sanderson is 543. The population is expected to shrink to 527 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.60%.
The median age of Sanderson residents is 52.
The diversity index of Sanderson is 78.0, meaning that there is a 78% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Sanderson is $63,517 and projected to be $67,040 in 2031. Per capita income is $30,881, projected to be $33,075 in 2031. 1.1% of households – 6 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $371,124 and the average disposable income is $52,908.
There are 477 housing units in Sanderson; 206 are owner-occupied, 58 are rented, and 213 are vacant. The average home value is $146,481, with 13 homes built in 2010 or later, and 148 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 61 businesses in Sanderson, employing 406 workers and pulling from a labor force of 217 age 16 and above. 42 workers commute into Sanderson from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
175 residents both live and work in/around Sanderson. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 46.86% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 202 drive alone, 6 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 9 residents work from home.
130 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 23 have associates degrees, 78 have bachelor’s degrees, and 32 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
