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Sherburne

New York · 1,360 residents · 1.519 sq mi
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Sherburne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,726. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,200. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% 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
1,360
−7%since 2000
from 1,455 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
895 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 958 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+20%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Sherburne
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,726
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,676 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,588
+46%since 2000
from $18,248 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$645
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 50.8% in 2000
54.4% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+46%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,259)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(23)
Asian0.5%(7)
Other3.9%(53)
Diversity Score16.5%(224)
Diversity Score
16
+338%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherburne, New York?

Sherburne, New York has about 1,360 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sherburne, New York earns about $36,726 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 $106,200, and the typical rent is about $645 a month.

How educated are people in Sherburne, New York?

About 22.7% 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 14.6% 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 149 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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