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Sherburne

New York · 1,359 residents (2025 est.) · 1.519 sq mi
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Sherburne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,129. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,500. Households here earn about 48% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,422
−2%since 2000
from 1,455 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
936 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
−3%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,359 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Sherburne
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,129
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,676 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,165
+54%since 2000
from $18,248 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
−6%since 2010
from 0.453 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
51.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+56%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,425)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,307)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian1.8%(26)
Other4.7%(67)
Diversity Score19.1%(271)
Diversity Score
19
+408%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+11%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% 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
19.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−92.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherburne, New York?

Sherburne, New York has about 1,422 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sherburne, New York earns about $45,129 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherburne, New York expensive?

In Sherburne, New York, the median home is worth about $139,500, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Sherburne, New York?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sherburne, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherburne, New York?

About 19.6% of people in Sherburne, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherburne, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherburne, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 87 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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