Sherburne County, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 64,417 people, 21,581 households, and 16,746 families residing in the county. The population density
was 148 people per square mile (57/km²). There were 22,827 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile (20/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.73% White
, 0.85% Black
or African American
, 0.45% Native American
, 0.58% Asian
, 0.02% Pacific Islander
, 0.43% from other races
, and 0.95% from two or more races. 1.10% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 40.1% were of German, 13.6% Norwegian, 7.5% Swedish and 6.2% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 21,581 households out of which 44.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.20% were married couples
living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.40% were non-families. 15.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.27.
In the county the population was spread out with 30.90% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 33.90% from 25 to 44, 18.40% from 45 to 64, and 7.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 104.30 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.20 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $57,014, and the median income for a family was $61,790. Males had a median income of $41,601 versus $27,689 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $21,322. About 2.30% of families and 4.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.50% of those under age 18 and 10.10% of those age 65 or over.
† Princeton is mainly in Mille Lacs County
but extends into Sherburne County.
‡ St. Cloud is in Stearns County
, and Benton County
, but about 6,000 of its residents are in Sherburne County.
Census
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of 2000, there were 64,417 people, 21,581 households, and 16,746 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 148 people per square mile (57/km²). There were 22,827 housing units at an average density of 52 per square mile (20/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.73% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.85% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.45% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.58% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.02% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.43% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.95% from two or more races. 1.10% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 40.1% were of German, 13.6% Norwegian, 7.5% Swedish and 6.2% Irish
Irish people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 21,581 households out of which 44.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.20% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 7.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.40% were non-families. 15.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.27.
The median income for a household in the county was $57,014, and the median income for a family was $61,790. Males had a median income of $41,601 versus $27,689 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $21,322. About 2.30% of families and 4.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.50% of those under age 18 and 10.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Becker Township, Sherburne County, Minnesota Becker Township is a township in Sherburne County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 3,605 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.It is bordered on the southwest by the... |
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† Princeton is mainly in Mille Lacs County
Mille Lacs County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 22,330 people, 8,638 households, and 6,003 families residing in the county. The population density was 39 people per square mile . There were 10,467 housing units at an average density of 18 per square mile...
but extends into Sherburne County.
‡ St. Cloud is in Stearns County
Stearns County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 133,166 people, 47,604 households, and 32,132 families residing in the county. The population density was 99 people per square mile . There were 50,291 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile...
, and Benton County
Benton County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2000, there were 34,226 people, 13,065 households, and 8,518 families residing in the county. The population density was 84 people per square mile . There were 13,460 housing units at an average density of 33 per square mile...
, but about 6,000 of its residents are in Sherburne County.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Sherburne County, Minnesota