Sherburne County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sherburne County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 99,178. It is the 12th most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sherburne County is 36.9 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sherburne County is $102,965. This is 18% higher than the state median of $87,556. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% higher. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $332,700. Housing costs are 9% higher than the state median of $305,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 72.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sherburne County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.6%. The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.0%.

Education

28.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 38.8%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.