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Sherwood

Ohio · 802 residents · 1.558 sq mi
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Sherwood has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
802
Unchangedsince 2000
from 801 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
515 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 514 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+4%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5426277127978821990201020202024Sherwood
2024762
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,651
+40%since 2000
from $16,212 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.2%
US avg: 10%
Information20.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $483 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(755)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(83)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(722)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(46)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.2%(33)
Diversity Score24.7%(198)
Diversity Score
25
+138%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherwood, Ohio?

Sherwood, Ohio has about 802 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherwood, Ohio?

The typical household in Sherwood, Ohio earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherwood, Ohio expensive?

In Sherwood, Ohio, the median home is worth about $81,000, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Sherwood, Ohio?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sherwood, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherwood, Ohio?

About 8.6% of people in Sherwood, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherwood, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherwood, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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