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Sherman

Mississippi · 680 residents (2025 est.) · 1.741 sq mi
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Sherman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,404. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $158,900. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
545
−1%since 2000
from 548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
313 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.5
−6%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:680 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3314605907208491990201020202024Sherman
2024545
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,404
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,140
+149%since 2000
from $11,301 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+32.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+5%since 2010
from 0.390 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade25.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$158,900
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
41.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+4%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83%(455)
Black16.1%(88)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.6%(190)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(454)
Black12.3%(67)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(20)
Diversity Score36.2%(197)
Diversity Score
36
+5%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+140%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.9%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.1%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
Female
60.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2017
from 58.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherman, Mississippi?

Sherman, Mississippi has about 545 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherman, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sherman, Mississippi earns about $52,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherman, Mississippi expensive?

In Sherman, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $158,900, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

How educated are people in Sherman, Mississippi?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sherman, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherman, Mississippi?

About 22.8% of people in Sherman, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherman, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherman, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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