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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sherman

Texas · 35,082 residents · 46.446 sq mi
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Sherman has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,211. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $67,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

35,082
+11%since 1990
from 31,596 in 1990
1990 – 2025
755 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 680 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+3%since 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K35K39K43K48K1990201020202024Sherman
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,211
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,763 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,717
+45%since 1990
from $12,929 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 15.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$538
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $380 in 1990
US average: $602
56.4%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 57.8% in 1990
43.6% rent
2.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(26,204)
Black12.6%(3,990)
Hispanic / Latino4%(1,272)
Asian1.3%(412)
Diversity Score43.4%(13,708)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(25,485)
Black11.1%(3,884)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(4,260)
Asian1%(364)
Diversity Score51.1%(17,938)
51
+18%since 1990
from 43 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 19.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−3%since 1990
from 15.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherman, Texas?

Sherman, Texas has about 35,082 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sherman, Texas?

The typical household in Sherman, Texas earns about $34,211 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherman, Texas expensive?

In Sherman, Texas, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $538 a month.

How educated are people in Sherman, Texas?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sherman, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherman, Texas?

About 13.3% of people in Sherman, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherman, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherman, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,486 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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