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Sherwood

Michigan · 285 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 $45,655. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $52,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
−12%since 2000
from 324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
284 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 323 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+25%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2633243854465071990201020202024Sherwood
2024388
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,655
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,844 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,718
+4%since 2000
from $16,101 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade30.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(252)
Black1.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(15)
Diversity Score21.9%(63)
Diversity Score
22
+600%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
38.3%
−47.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherwood, Michigan?

Sherwood, Michigan has about 285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherwood, Michigan?

The typical household in Sherwood, Michigan earns about $45,655 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 $52,500, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Sherwood, Michigan?

About 1.7% 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 13.0% 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 44 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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