As of 2025 the population of Sanders County is 13,118. The population is expected to grow to 14,739 by 2030 - a growth rate of 2.36%.
The median age of Sanders County residents is 56.
The diversity index of Sanders County is 29.2, meaning that there is a 29% 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 Sanders County is $73,332 and projected to be $78,333 in 2030. Per capita income is $32,688, projected to be $34,901 in 2030. 1.63% of households – 214 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $813,331 and the average disposable income is $56,409.
There are 7,191 housing units in Sanders County; 4,631 are owner-occupied, 1,210 are rented, and 1,350 are vacant. The average home value is $498,788, with 980 homes built in 2010 or later, and 675 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 669 businesses in Sanders County, employing 6,212 workers and pulling from a labor force of 4,271 age 16 and above. 373 workers commute into Sanders County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
3,671 residents both live and work in/around Sanders County. The average travel time is 23.7 minutes. 13.29% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 6.43% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,894 drive alone, 410 carpool, and 4 take public transportation. 344 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 619 residents work from home.
4,002 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,200 have associates degrees, 1,611 have bachelor’s degrees, and 639 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-09-29
