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Sherwood

Wisconsin · 3,311 residents (2025 est.) · 3.461 sq mi
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Sherwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,524. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,702 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $351,200. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,252
+110%since 2000
from 1,550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
940 / sq mi
+110%since 2000
from 448 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.1
+22%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,311 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5741K2K3K4K1990201020202024Sherwood
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,524
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,913 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,843
+92%since 2000
from $27,035 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+3%since 2010
from 0.372 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$351,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,173
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
96.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+28%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
29
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,513)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(15)
Asian0.9%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(74)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(3,114)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(64)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other2%(66)
Diversity Score10.3%(334)
Diversity Score
10
+115%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+85%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.7%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2017
from 96.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherwood, Wisconsin?

Sherwood, Wisconsin has about 3,252 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherwood, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sherwood, Wisconsin earns about $109,524 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherwood, Wisconsin expensive?

In Sherwood, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $351,200, and the typical rent is about $1,173 a month.

How educated are people in Sherwood, Wisconsin?

About 43.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sherwood, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherwood, Wisconsin?

About 4.3% of people in Sherwood, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherwood, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherwood, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,433 residents, a change of about 297 percent over that period.

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