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Sherwood

Wisconsin · 3,271 residents · 3.461 sq mi
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Sherwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,888. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,721 residents. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $262,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 78% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% 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
3,271
+111%since 2000
from 1,550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
41.9
+16%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5741K2K3K4K1990201020202024Sherwood
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.4%(209)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(239)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.7%(252)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.4%(241)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(132)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.1%(264)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4413.2%(431)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.7%(515)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6414.5%(475)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.7%(350)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.2%(137)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.8%(26)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$112,888
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,913 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,578
+76%since 2000
from $27,035 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.4%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $160,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,013
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $520 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
4.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+3%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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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%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(3,076)
Black0.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(46)
Asian0.8%(27)
Other1.2%(40)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.4%(43)
Ancestry
German51.6%(1,545)
Dutch8.9%(265)
Irish8.8%(263)
Polish8.2%(246)
English6.2%(187)
Norwegian5.8%(173)
French4.4%(133)
American1.9%(58)
Italian1.7%(52)
Czech1.6%(47)
Belgian1.5%(46)
Croatian1.5%(46)
+ 13 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.9%(27)
British0.8%(23)
Swedish0.8%(23)
Hungarian0.3%(8)
Russian0.3%(8)
Finnish0.2%(7)
Canadian0.1%(4)
Scottish0.1%(4)
Swiss0.1%(4)
Lebanese0.1%(3)
Armenian0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Irish population · Largest Polish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+100%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.4%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−95.4 ptssince 2013
from 98.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.6%(281)
Married75.3%(1,027)
Widowed0.8%(11)
Divorced3.2%(44)
Women 15+
Never married18.9%(247)
Married73.5%(959)
Widowed3.8%(49)
Divorced3.8%(49)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherwood, Wisconsin?

Sherwood, Wisconsin has about 3,271 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherwood, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sherwood, Wisconsin earns about $112,888 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 $262,600, and the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Sherwood, Wisconsin?

About 53.5% 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 2.2% 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 2,452 residents, a change of about 299 percent over that period.

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