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Sherrard

Illinois · 691 residents (2025 est.) · 0.928 sq mi
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Sherrard is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,200. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
691
Unchangedsince 2000
from 694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
745 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.9
+17%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:691 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5956767568369171990201020202024Sherrard
2024691
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,750
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,171 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,375
+129%since 2000
from $18,967 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.3%
+49.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.346
+8%since 2010
from 0.320 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(676)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(623)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(20)
Diversity Score22.7%(157)
Diversity Score
23
+389%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 8.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherrard, Illinois?

Sherrard, Illinois has about 691 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherrard, Illinois?

The typical household in Sherrard, Illinois earns about $98,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherrard, Illinois expensive?

In Sherrard, Illinois, the median home is worth about $150,200, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Sherrard, Illinois?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sherrard, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherrard, Illinois?

About 9.3% of people in Sherrard, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherrard, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherrard, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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