Sherburne County, Minnesota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Minnesota

The population of Sherburne County, Minnesota is 99,178 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Minnesota. The median household income is $102,965, the median home value is $332,700, and the median age is 36.9.

The population of Sherburne County has grown 16.1% since 2010 (88,800 → 103,059), a +1.07% annualized rate.

Sherburne County within Minnesota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

99,178

Population

+1.07%

Annual growth

229

People / sq mi

$102,965

Median Income

$332,700

Median Home Value

Sherburne County covers 433 sq mi of land at 229.1 people per square mile.

About Sherburne County, MN

The poverty rate is what most separates Sherburne County from the typical county: 3.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Sherburne County is a county in Minnesota with a population of 99,178. It ranks #12 among counties in Minnesota by population.

Income is a real outlier — the median household pulls in $102,965, putting Sherburne County near the top of US counties. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 3.0% — below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $332,700, with typical rent around $1,151.

About 28.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. Remote work is on the higher side at 12.0%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 31 minutes each way.

Sherburne County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Sherburne County had a population of 88,800 in 2010 and 103,059 in 2024, a 16.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 103,059 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.07%.

Sherburne County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

103,059

Population (2024)

88,800

Population (2010)

103,059

Peak (2024)

1.07%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	88,800	-	-	estimate
2011	89,279	+479	+0.54%	estimate
2012	89,474	+195	+0.22%	estimate
2013	90,086	+612	+0.68%	estimate
2014	90,908	+822	+0.91%	estimate
2015	91,441	+533	+0.59%	estimate
2016	93,247	+1,806	+1.98%	estimate
2017	94,527	+1,280	+1.37%	estimate
2018	96,067	+1,540	+1.63%	estimate
2019	97,424	+1,357	+1.41%	estimate
2020	97,589	+165	+0.17%	estimate
2021	99,220	+1,631	+1.67%	estimate
2022	100,617	+1,397	+1.41%	estimate
2023	102,313	+1,696	+1.69%	estimate
2024	103,059	+746	+0.73%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	87.8%
Black or African American	3.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

36.9

Median Age

48.8%

Female

51.2%

Male

12.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.5%

5–9

7.1%

10–14

7.7%

15–19

7.1%

20–24

5.8%

25–34

13.0%

35–44

14.4%

45–54

13.9%

55–59

6.7%

60–64

5.9%

65–74

7.8%

75–84

2.8%

85+

1.5%

Children (under 15): 21.3% · Seniors (65+): 12.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$102,965+$15,409 vs state
Mean household income	$121,697
Per-capita income	$44,241
Poverty rate	3.0%-2.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.4%
Employment-to-population	69.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.0%

Manufacturing

15.9%

Construction

11.2%

Finance & real estate

8.1%

Retail trade

6.8%

Education & health care

6.3%

Information

5.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.9%

The largest employment sector in Sherburne County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.0% of workers.

How residents commute

1.2%

Drive alone

0.6%

Carpool

76.6%

Public transit

12.0%

Work from home

31.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$332,700+$27,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,151

Median rent

84.2%

Homeownership rate

36,581

Total housing units

95.5%

Occupied

4.5%

Vacant

15.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.3%

With health insurance

95.7%

With broadband internet

15.5%

Foreign-born

6.5%

Veterans (18+)

9.9%

With a disability

94.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.4%

High School+

28.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sherburne County, Minnesota has a population of 99,178 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Minnesota. Population density is 229 people per square mile.

The population of Sherburne County has grown 16.1% since 2010 (88,800 → 103,059), a +1.07% annualized rate.

The median household income in Sherburne County, Minnesota is $102,965, with mean (average) household income of $121,697 and per-capita income of $44,241. 3.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Sherburne County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.8%), Black or African American (3.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Sherburne County, Minnesota is 36.9 years. Residents are 48.8% female and 51.2% male.

The median home value in Sherburne County is $332,700 and median monthly rent is $1,151. 84.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 36,581 total housing units, 4.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Sherburne County, Minnesota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

Minneapolis is among the largest cities associated with Sherburne County, Minnesota, with a population of 426,845.