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Sherman

New York · 649 residents (2025 est.) · 0.812 sq mi
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Sherman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,346. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. 19% 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 $109,500. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
590
−17%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
727 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
−1%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:649 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5205836477107731990201020202024Sherman
2024590
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,346
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,102
+97%since 2000
from $15,266 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+38%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$544
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+54%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(696)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(527)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian1%(6)
Other8.8%(52)
Diversity Score24.3%(143)
Diversity Score
24
+1044%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−8.4 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
6.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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
12.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+14.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherman, New York?

Sherman, New York has about 590 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherman, New York?

The typical household in Sherman, New York earns about $46,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherman, New York expensive?

In Sherman, New York, the median home is worth about $109,500, and the typical rent is about $544 a month.

How educated are people in Sherman, New York?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sherman, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherman, New York?

About 20.0% of people in Sherman, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherman, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherman, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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