Sherburne County, Minnesota

Sherburne County: County in Minnesota, United States

About

Sherburne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 88,499 and a population density of 76 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 98,811 inhabitants. Its county seat is Elk River. The county was created 168 years ago in 1856.

Sherburne County locator map
Location of Sherburne County on Minnesota map.

Quick Facts about Sherburne County

Population : 98,811 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (United States)
Area : 1168 km2
Water as percent of area : 4%
Land as percent of area : 96%
Named for : Moses Sherburne
Altitude : 988 feet / 301 meters
Capital : Elk River
Establishment : February 02, 1856
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 10:36:08 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 85 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 10.44% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Sherburne County is located at 45°26'38"N 93°46'29"W (45.4439500, -93.7745900). It has 4 neighbors: Anoka County, Benton County, Mille Lacs County and Wright County.

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The largest city of Sherburne County is Elk River with a population of 25,601. Other cities include, Big Lake population 8,134, Zimmerman population 6,135, Becker population 5,546 and Santiago population 2,091. See all Sherburne County cities & populated places.

Sherburne County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sherburne County.

City Name Population Title
Elk River 25,601 City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
Big Lake 8,134 City in Texas, USA
Zimmerman 6,135 City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States
Becker 5,546 City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States of America
Orrock 3,819 Township in Sherburne County, Minnesota
Santiago 2,091 Human settlement in United States of America
Clear Lake 1,687 City in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States

Sherburne County has 4 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Sherburne County increased by 10.44% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 88,499 - census
2011 89,268 0.86% estimation process
2012 89,461 0.22% estimation process
2013 90,069 0.68% estimation process
2014 90,889 0.9% estimation process
2015 91,415 0.58% estimation process
2016 93,228 1.94% estimation process
2017 94,476 1.32% estimation process
2018 95,957 1.54% estimation process
2019 97,238 1.32% estimation process
2020 98,811 1.59% estimation process

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People born in Sherburne County (2)

People born in Sherburne County, including politician Mark Douglas Olson, Minnesota state highway commissioner Charles Merritt Babcock, .

List

Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Hennepin County 1,268,408 County in Minnesota, United States
Ramsey County 547,903 County in Minnesota, United States
Minneapolis 433,111 The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture.
Dakota County 431,807 County in Minnesota, United States
Anoka County 359,921 County in Minnesota, United States
Saint Paul 306,717 The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area.
Washington County 265,476 County in Minnesota, United States
Saint Louis County 198,538 County in Minnesota, United States
Stearns County 162,038 County in Minnesota, United States
Olmsted County 159,298 County in Minnesota, United States
Scott County 150,689 County in Minnesota, United States
Wright County 140,249 County in Minnesota, United States
Carver County 106,565 County in Minnesota, United States
Bloomington 84,583 The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Plymouth 79,635 The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Brooklyn Park 79,574 The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota.