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Sherrard

Illinois · 692 residents · 0.928 sq mi
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Sherrard has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,269. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,200. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
692
Unchangedsince 2000
from 694 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
746 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 748 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+14%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5956767568369171990201020202024Sherrard
2024691
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,269
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,171 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,290
+65%since 2000
from $18,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$658
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
15.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+27%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(643)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score10.4%(72)
Diversity Score
10
+124%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+56%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.1%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherrard, Illinois?

Sherrard, Illinois has about 692 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherrard, Illinois?

The typical household in Sherrard, Illinois earns about $63,269 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 $120,200, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Sherrard, Illinois?

About 14.6% 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 1.0% 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 9 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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