Sherlock township is located in Finney County Kansas. Sherlock township has a 2024 population of 2,891. Sherlock township is currently declining at a rate of -0.52% annually and its population has decreased by -2.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,969 in 2020.
The average household income in Sherlock township is $95,673 with a poverty rate of 9.41%. The median age in Sherlock township is 26.3 years: 26.8 years for males, and 25.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sherlock township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,561 | 74.77% |
| Two or more races | 505 | 14.74% |
| Other race | 309 | 9.02% |
| Asian | 39 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.32% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 946 | 3.62 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Married | 645 | 3.79 | 92.9 | 7.1 |
| Non Family | 114 | 2.13 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Female | 103 | 3.46 | 68 | 32 |
| Male | 84 | 4.54 | 76.2 | 23.8 |
3.78
Average Family Size
3.62
Average Household Size
85.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 111 | 6.23% |
| Associates Degree | 224 | 12.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 228 | 12.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 7.3% |
| High School Graduate | 530 | 29.74% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 142 | 7.97% |
| Some College | 417 | 23.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,175 | 1,155 | 291 |
| Hispanic | 527 | 309 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 213 | 162 | 23 |
| Other Race | 120 | 54 | 17 |
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 11 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 55%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,750 | $0 | $55,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,357 | $74,167 | $70,238 |
| High School Graduate | $29,960 | $39,688 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,413 | $53,250 | $31,328 |
| Overall | $49,135 | $59,157 | $37,045 |
| Some College | $48,214 | $61,174 | $29,063 |
$49,135
Average Earnings
$59,157
Average Male
$37,045
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.31% of Sherlock township residents speak only English, while 22.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 22.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,927 | 159 | 8.25% |
| Hispanic | 1,289 | 147 | 11.4% |
| Multiple | 501 | 50 | 9.98% |
| Other | 309 | 2 | 0.65% |
9.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.7%
Male Poverty Rate
12.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sherlock township is Hispanic, with 11.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sherlock township is Other, with 0.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.49% |
| Some College | 8.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.22% |
| Female Employed | 3.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,561 | $99,176 |
| Households | $94,167 | $95,673 |
| Married Families | $114,236 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,750 | $61,446 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
54.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
110
Male Veterans
30
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 65 |
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 53 |
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 75+ | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 6.68% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 13.68% |
| Hispanic | 32 | 4.74% |
| Native American | 3 | 27.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.46%
Born in Sherlock township
92.2%
Native Born
7.8%
Foreign Born
4.61%
Non Citizen
3.18%
Naturalized
92.2% of Sherlock township residents were born in the United States, with 69.46% having been born in Kansas. 4.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,816 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2028 | 2,831 | -15 | -0.53% |
| 2027 | 2,846 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2026 | 2,861 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2025 | 2,876 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2024 | 2,891 | -15 | -0.52% |
| 2023 | 2,906 | -15 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 2,921 | -32 | -1.08% |
| 2021 | 2,953 | -16 | -0.54% |
| 2020 | 2,969 | 210 | 7.61% |
| 2019 | 2,759 | -10 | -0.36% |
| 2018 | 2,769 | -19 | -0.68% |
| 2017 | 2,788 | -8 | -0.29% |
| 2016 | 2,796 | -22 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 2,818 | 1 | 0.04% |
| 2014 | 2,817 | 6 | 0.21% |
| 2013 | 2,811 | -5 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 2,816 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 2,816 | 15 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 2,801 | 0 | 0% |