As of 2025 the population of Sherman County is 5,874. The population is expected to shrink to 5,745 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.44%.
The median age of Sherman County residents is 39.
The diversity index of Sherman County is 47.1, 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 $89,792 and projected to be $98,005 in 2030. Per capita income is $36,998, projected to be $40,221 in 2030. 2.76% of households – 162 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $746,244 and the average disposable income is $67,315.
There are 2,934 housing units in Sherman County; 1,647 are owner-occupied, 766 are rented, and 521 are vacant. The average home value is $185,522, with 31 homes built in 2010 or later, and 782 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 393 businesses in Sherman County, employing 3,188 workers and pulling from a labor force of 3,076 age 16 and above. 88 workers commute into Sherman County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
2,820 residents both live and work in/around Sherman County. The average travel time is 11.4 minutes. 23.37% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.64% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 2,316 drive alone, 171 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 151 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 438 residents work from home.
1,040 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 633 have associates degrees, 758 have bachelor’s degrees, and 251 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
