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Sherwood

Michigan · 309 residents · 1.004 sq mi
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Sherwood has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,000. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,400. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
309
−5%since 2000
from 324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
308 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+26%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2633243854465071990201020202024Sherwood
2024388
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,844 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,549
−22%since 2000
from $16,101 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade35.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.0%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
24.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+16%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(312)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(294)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(11)
Diversity Score11.2%(35)
Diversity Score
11
+256%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherwood, Michigan?

Sherwood, Michigan has about 309 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherwood, Michigan?

The typical household in Sherwood, Michigan earns about $38,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherwood, Michigan expensive?

In Sherwood, Michigan, the median home is worth about $61,400, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in Sherwood, Michigan?

About 4.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sherwood, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherwood, Michigan?

About 23.0% of people in Sherwood, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherwood, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherwood, Michigan has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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