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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sherrard

Illinois · 694 residents · 0.928 sq mi
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Sherrard is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $47,171. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $70,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

694
−1%since 1990
from 701 in 1990
1990 – 2025
748 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 755 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+4%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5956767568369171990201020202024Sherrard
2024691
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,171
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,211 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,967
+59%since 1990
from $11,914 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.0%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,700
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$410
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $362 in 1990
US average: $602
82.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 78.8% in 1990
17.7% rent
1.5
−8%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(694)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0.6%(4)
Diversity Score4.2%(29)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(676)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.6%(32)
5
+10%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.5%
+11.4 ptssince 1990
from 80.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.8%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
−37%since 1990
from 26.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherrard, Illinois?

Sherrard, Illinois has about 694 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sherrard, Illinois?

The typical household in Sherrard, Illinois earns about $47,171 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 $70,700, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Sherrard, Illinois?

About 10.6% 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 5.0% 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 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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