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Sherman

New York · 730 residents · 0.812 sq mi
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Sherman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,118. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,600. Households here earn about 39% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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

Total population
730
+2%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
899 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
−6%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5205836477107731990201020202024Sherman
2024590
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,118
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,108
+6%since 2000
from $15,266 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.4%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+12%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(709)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score3.8%(28)
Diversity Score
4
+79%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% 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
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherman, New York?

Sherman, New York has about 730 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sherman, New York earns about $34,118 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 $58,600, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Sherman, New York?

About 15.1% 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 12.7% of people in Sherman, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherman, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherman, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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