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Sherman

New York · 649 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 $45,917. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,200. Households here earn about 35% less than the New York median.

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
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
649
−9%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
799 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 879 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+5%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5205836477107731990201020202024Sherman
2024590
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,917
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,992
+70%since 2000
from $15,266 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$515
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $344 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
28.5% rent
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(626)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(32)
Diversity Score12.5%(81)
Diversity Score
12
+488%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.5%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.3%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherman, New York?

Sherman, New York has about 649 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sherman, New York earns about $45,917 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 $70,200, and the typical rent is about $515 a month.

How educated are people in Sherman, New York?

About 20.3% 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 16.0% 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 40 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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