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Sherburne County

Minnesota · 97,183 residents · 432.947 sq mi
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Sherburne County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,671. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $244,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
97,183
+51%since 2000
from 64,417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
224 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+18%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
36K54K71K89K106K1990201020202024Sherburne County
2024101K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,671
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,014 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,022
+69%since 2000
from $21,322 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$244,700
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $570 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
17.1% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+13%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(61,935)
Black0.8%(542)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(709)
Asian0.6%(368)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(4,032)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(84,761)
Black3.8%(3,648)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(2,820)
Asian1.3%(1,277)
Other3.4%(3,271)
Diversity Score26.6%(25,893)
Segregation Score36.7%(35,702)
Diversity Score
27
+326%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 23.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.9%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherburne County, Minnesota?

Sherburne County, Minnesota has about 97,183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherburne County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Sherburne County, Minnesota earns about $88,671 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherburne County, Minnesota expensive?

In Sherburne County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $244,700, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

How educated are people in Sherburne County, Minnesota?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sherburne County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherburne County, Minnesota?

About 5.3% of people in Sherburne County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherburne County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherburne County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55,238 residents, a change of about 132 percent over that period.

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19 census tracts
Census Tract 305.05Census Tract 315Census Tract 301.06Census Tract 304.06Census Tract 305.03Census Tract 304.10Census Tract 304.08Census Tract 305.04Census Tract 305.06Census Tract 304.07Census Tract 301.05Census Tract 304.09Census Tract 302.01Census Tract 301.03Census Tract 301.04Census Tract 304.05Census Tract 303.01Census Tract 302.02Census Tract 303.02
6 ZIP codes
ZIP 55330ZIP 55309ZIP 55398ZIP 56304ZIP 55308ZIP 55319
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