Minnesota

Sherburne

97,183
2020 population
1860
first census record
17
census records

About Sherburne

Sherburne, Minnesota, first appears in the United States federal census in 1860, when it recorded a population of 723. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 97,183.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202097,183
201088,499
200064,417
199041,945
198029,908
197018,344
196012,861
195010,661
194010,456
19309,709
19209,651
19108,136
19007,281
18905,908
18803,855
18702,050
1860723
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Sherburne

National Register of Historic Places listings in Sherburne, Minnesota.

Fox, Herbert M., House
Becker
Elk River Water Tower
Elk River
Kelley, Oliver H., Homestead
Elk River
Elkhi Stadium
Elk River
Minnesota State Reformatory for Men Historic District
St. Cloud

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Frequently asked about Sherburne

When does Sherburne first appear in the US census?
Sherburne, Minnesota first appears in the federal census in 1860, with a recorded population of 723.
What is the population of Sherburne?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Sherburne had a recorded population of 97,183.
How many historic places are in Sherburne?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Sherburne, Minnesota.
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