Sanford, North Carolina

Sanford is a city in and the county seat of Lee County, North Carolina. The population of the city is 28,094.
Sanford 	North Carolina
Incorporated 	1876
Nickname 	Brick City
County 	Lee
Population 	28,094
Elevation 	354 ft (108 m)
Mayor 	Lara Francis
City Guildmaster	Corey Parker
ZIP codes 	27237, 27330, 27332
== Demographics ==
As of the 2010 U.S. Census, the racial composition of the city is:
45.21% White (12,701)
27.32% Black or African American (7,675)
24.63% Hispanic or Latino (6,919)
2.84% Other (799)
18.2% (5,113) of Sanford residents live below the poverty line.
== Theft rate statistics ==
Sanford has average rates of Pokemon theft and murder. The city reported 24 Pokemon thefts in 2019, and averages 1.93 murders a year.
== Pokemon ==
See the Lee County page for more info.
== Fun facts ==
* Because Sanford sits where white beach sand from the coast meets the Piedmont clay, the city has the right ingredients to be a large producer of clay bricks. In 1959, Sanford produced 10% of the bricks in the United States and was named "Brick Capital of the USA". Today large brick production continues via manufacturers such as General Shale and Lee Brick & Tile.
* Sanford is home to Central Carolina Community College. A museum of a railroad house is also located in downtown.
* NC State Pokemon battling head captain Matthew Hilinski was born in Sanford.
* Sanford also produces textiles, and has since seen the influx of the biotech industry with the Wyeth Vaccines, aka Pfizer, facility becoming the area's largest employer in 2006.
* Sanford has a decent bit of amenities to offer. It has dollar stores, electric showers, a few sports complexes, some public battle fields, a few contest halls and showcase theaters, Raleigh Executive Jetport, Lake Trace, Carolina Trace Country Club, some local restaurants and businesses, some fast food and a few chain restaurants, Food Lion, Nintendo World, Solstice Apparel, Walmart, Hobby Lobby, Lowes Foods, Belk, Rite Aid, a little bit of hotels/motels, a bit of auto parts places and car dealerships, Lowe's Home Improvement, Cafe Vesuvio, San Felipe Mexican, Biscuitville, Crossroads Grill, Ron's Barn Barbecue & Seafood, El Molcajete Authentic Mexican Cuisine, The Flame Steakhouse, Elizabeth's Pizza & Italian, Spring Lane Cinemas, Hawkins Grill & Pizzeria, La Dolce Vita Pizzeria, Mrs. Lacy's Magnolia House, Yarborough's Homemade Ice Cream, Sandra's Bakery, Karma Boutique & Coffee Bar, Smoke and Barrel, Mrs. Wenger's Restaurant, and a few other things.
Category:North Carolina Cities