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Sherman County

Nebraska · 3,152 residents · 565.877 sq mi
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Sherman County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,631. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,200. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,152
−5%since 2000
from 3,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.8
+10%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Sherman County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,631
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,646 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,900
+49%since 2000
from $14,064 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.9%
−42.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
20.4% rent
Vacancy rate
32.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−12%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(3,253)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(34)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(109)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(3,095)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1%(31)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1.8%(56)
Diversity Score7.6%(239)
Diversity Score
8
+130%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherman County, Nebraska?

Sherman County, Nebraska has about 3,152 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherman County, Nebraska?

The typical household in Sherman County, Nebraska earns about $38,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherman County, Nebraska expensive?

In Sherman County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $53,200, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Sherman County, Nebraska?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sherman County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherman County, Nebraska?

About 15.3% of people in Sherman County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherman County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherman County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 566 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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