As of 2026 the population of Sherman County is 5,843. The population is expected to shrink to 5,780 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.22%.
The median age of Sherman County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Sherman County is 46.7, meaning that there is a 47% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Sherman County is $106,653 and projected to be $121,013 in 2031. Per capita income is $44,386, projected to be $50,204 in 2031. 4.89% of households – 286 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,191,459 and the average disposable income is $79,212.
There are 2,925 housing units in Sherman County; 1,668 are owner-occupied, 735 are rented, and 522 are vacant. The average home value is $190,043, with 83 homes built in 2010 or later, and 788 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 387 businesses in Sherman County, employing 3,114 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,096 age 16 and above. 157 workers commute into Sherman County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,792 residents both live and work in/around Sherman County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 20.95% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.86% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,277 drive alone, 219 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 150 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 450 residents work from home.
1,106 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 579 have associates degrees, 705 have bachelor’s degrees, and 227 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
