Population 100,560 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sherburne County
Household size in Sherburne County
| Period | Sherburne County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.91 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.92 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.85 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.06 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Sherburne County average 2.85 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.91, in line with the national trend. Only one other Minnesota county has larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sherburne County
| Period | Sherburne County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.9 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.7 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.8 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.0 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Sherburne County is 37.8 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 34.8 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sherburne County
| Period | Sherburne County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in Sherburne County (10.5%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The Minneapolis area as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sherburne County
Renters in Sherburne County
| Period | Sherburne County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.4% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.8% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sherburne County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a quarter of owners (26.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sherburne County
| Period | Sherburne County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Sherburne County than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Sherburne County has a lower vacancy rate than at least four in five Minnesota counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sherburne County
| Period | Sherburne County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Sherburne County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1995, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing. Only one other Minnesota county has newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sherburne County
| Period | Sherburne County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,115 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,096 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,136 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,370 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$255 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sherburne County pays $1,370 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $255 a month since 2006–10, up 23%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sherburne County
Bachelor's degrees in Sherburne County
| Period | Sherburne County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Sherburne County than nationally: 30.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sherburne County
| Period | Sherburne County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.2% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.6% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.7% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sherburne County: 94.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Minneapolis area. The share with a diploma is up 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sherburne County
| Period | Sherburne County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sherburne County has been low: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.0 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sherburne County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherburne County | 2.85 | 37.8 | 10.5% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 1995 | $1,370 | 30.5% | 94.7% | 3.0% |
| Isanti County | 2.62 | 40.8 | 10.4% | 16.3% | 6.3% | 1988 | $1,339 | 20.6% | 93.2% | 3.7% |
| Stearns County | 2.53 | 37.2 | 8.9% | 32.1% | 8.2% | 1983 | $1,133 | 29.1% | 92.0% | 4.3% |
| Chisago County | 2.66 | 41.7 | 8.8% | 14.1% | 7.3% | 1990 | $1,252 | 24.8% | 96.0% | 4.3% |
| Polk County | 2.32 | 46.4 | 8.5% | 19.0% | 17.0% | 1982 | $997 | 24.3% | 94.0% | 3.4% |
| Barron County | 2.36 | 45.8 | 8.8% | 22.6% | 14.4% | 1975 | $928 | 23.5% | 91.6% | 2.8% |
| Stevens County | 2.40 | 34.3 | 5.7% | 36.6% | 7.8% | 1969 | $956 | 32.2% | 93.5% | 1.8% |
| Rusk County | 2.26 | 47.8 | 8.8% | 22.1% | 22.4% | 1978 | $904 | 16.8% | 92.6% | 5.1% |
| Big Stone County | 2.32 | 47.6 | 4.4% | 20.3% | 27.9% | 1957 | $759 | 26.0% | 93.8% | 1.6% |
| Day County | 2.26 | 48.1 | 10.7% | 25.4% | 25.2% | 1963 | $685 | 22.0% | 93.4% | 2.2% |
| Brown County | 2.33 | 38.8 | 9.7% | 32.4% | 10.7% | 1973 | $856 | 32.8% | 93.5% | 3.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sherburne County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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