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Sanborn

North Dakota · 160 residents (2025 est.) · 0.6 sq mi
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Sanborn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,875. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $103,100. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 175%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
103
−47%since 2000
from 194 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
172 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.0
+66%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:160 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
941211491772041990201020202024Sanborn
2024103
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,875
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,312
+217%since 2000
from $13,355 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
57.1%
+45.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
−3%since 2010
from 0.388 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,100
+175%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
16.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+88%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(190)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.6%(14)
Diversity Score29.4%(30)
Diversity Score
29
+1039%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+49%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−65.7 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanborn, North Dakota?

Sanborn, North Dakota has about 103 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanborn, North Dakota?

The typical household in Sanborn, North Dakota earns about $80,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanborn, North Dakota expensive?

In Sanborn, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $103,100.

How educated are people in Sanborn, North Dakota?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sanborn, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanborn, North Dakota?

About 1.9% of people in Sanborn, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sanborn, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sanborn, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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