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Sanborn

Minnesota · 323 residents · 2.073 sq mi
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Sanborn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,563. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 111 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $45,600. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 43% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
323
−26%since 2000
from 434 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
156 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 209 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+24%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2633203774334901990201020202024Sanborn
2024299
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,563
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,710
+25%since 2000
from $19,809 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,600
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
9.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+32%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(427)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(306)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(3)
Diversity Score6.4%(21)
Diversity Score
6
+270%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanborn, Minnesota?

Sanborn, Minnesota has about 323 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanborn, Minnesota?

The typical household in Sanborn, Minnesota earns about $41,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanborn, Minnesota expensive?

In Sanborn, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $45,600, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Sanborn, Minnesota?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sanborn, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanborn, Minnesota?

About 19.9% of people in Sanborn, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanborn, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanborn, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 148 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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