Sanborn is a city in Redwood County, Minnesota, United States.

[7] It was named in honor of Sherburn Sanborn, who for many years was an officer of the Chicago and Northwestern railway company.

[9] Sanborn is located in Minnesota's 7th congressional district, represented by Republican Michelle Fischbach.

There were 193 housing units at an average density of 92.8 per square mile (35.8/km2).

32.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 199 housing units at an average density of 93.4 per square mile (36.1/km2).

27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.