As of 2025 the population of Sanderson is 542. The population is expected to shrink to 539 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.11%.
The median age of Sanderson residents is 49.
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 $62,519 and projected to be $65,624 in 2030. Per capita income is $29,991, projected to be $31,777 in 2030. 0.74% of households – 4 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $383,454 and the average disposable income is $54,598.
There are 469 housing units in Sanderson; 198 are owner-occupied, 62 are rented, and 209 are vacant. The average home value is $148,788, with 9 homes built in 2010 or later, and 166 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 62 businesses in Sanderson, employing 381 workers and pulling from a labor force of 260 age 16 and above. 47 workers commute into Sanderson from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
213 residents both live and work in/around Sanderson. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 63.38% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 4.23% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 197 drive alone, 55 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 8 residents work from home.
130 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 16 have associates degrees, 100 have bachelor’s degrees, and 39 hold a graduate or professional degree.
