Sunburg, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 106, Sunburg's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Sunburg is a small community located in Minnesota, within Kandiyohi County. The total population is 106. It ranks as the 788th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sunburg is 36.5 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. 15.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sunburg is $48,750. This is 45% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 40% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.3%. This is 87% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sunburg, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $92,500. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Sunburg is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Sunburg was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.

Education

5.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sunburg, Minnesota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.