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Sherman

Mississippi · 650 residents · 1.741 sq mi
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Sherman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,679. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $80,800. Households here earn about 40% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

650
+19%since 2000
from 548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
373 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 315 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
36.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3314605907208491990201020202024Sherman
2024545
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,679
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$15,677
+39%since 2000
from $11,301 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
16.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing19.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$80,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$246
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $316 in 2000
US average: $853
32.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
45.5% rent
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
8.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
49.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.6
+23%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(496)
Black19.2%(125)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.3%(9)
Diversity Score46%(299)
46
+33%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.2 min
+270%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
100.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
16.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
9.1%
−65.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

35.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
64.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.4%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherman, Mississippi?

Sherman, Mississippi has about 650 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherman, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sherman, Mississippi earns about $22,679 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 $80,800, and the typical rent is about $246 a month.

How educated are people in Sherman, Mississippi?

About 0.9% 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 16.2% 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 163 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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

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