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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sherwood

Arkansas · 21,511 residents · 20.754 sq mi
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Sherwood has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $44,838. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $90,100. Households here earn about 39% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 35.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

21,511
+14%since 1990
from 18,893 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,036 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 910 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.9
+10%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
17K22K26K30K34K1990201020202024Sherwood
202433K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,838
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,698 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,515
+40%since 1990
from $15,325 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$590
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $463 in 1990
US average: $602
68.5%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.1% in 1990
31.5% rent
2.0
+5%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(17,591)
Black5.3%(993)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(179)
Asian0.6%(120)
Diversity Score18.3%(3,456)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(18,358)
Black10.1%(2,168)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(442)
Asian0.9%(203)
Diversity Score29.6%(6,375)
30
+62%since 1990
from 18 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.5%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 87.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.6%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 18.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherwood, Arkansas?

Sherwood, Arkansas has about 21,511 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sherwood, Arkansas?

The typical household in Sherwood, Arkansas earns about $44,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherwood, Arkansas expensive?

In Sherwood, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $90,100, and the typical rent is about $590 a month.

How educated are people in Sherwood, Arkansas?

About 24.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sherwood, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherwood, Arkansas?

About 6.3% of people in Sherwood, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherwood, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherwood, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,618 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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