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Sanborn

New York · 1,553 residents · 2.633 sq mi
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Sanborn has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,977. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2019. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $124,400. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
1,553
+57%since 2019
from 987 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
590 / sq mi
+57%since 2019
from 375 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
−27%since 2019
from 45.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7851K1K1K2K201020202024Sanborn
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,977
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,365 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,695
+14%since 2019
from $28,787 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2019
from 24.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $127,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$835
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $775 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+10.4 ptssince 2019
from 60.7% in 2019
28.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−23%since 2019
from 2.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(962)
Black1.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(5)
Diversity Score6.2%(61)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,343)
Black7.1%(110)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(36)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other2.2%(35)
Diversity Score28.4%(441)
Diversity Score
28
+357%since 2019
from 6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 18.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 88.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
−4%since 2019
from 27.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2019
from 69.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 9.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2019
from 53.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.1% in 2019
Female
52.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.9% in 2019
Foreign born
4.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sanborn, New York?

Sanborn, New York has about 1,553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sanborn, New York?

The typical household in Sanborn, New York earns about $63,977 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sanborn, New York expensive?

In Sanborn, New York, the median home is worth about $124,400, and the typical rent is about $835 a month.

How educated are people in Sanborn, New York?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sanborn, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sanborn, New York?

About 3.0% of people in Sanborn, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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