Sherman town is located in Aroostook County Maine. Sherman town has a 2024 population of 815. Sherman town is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 812 in 2020.
The average household income in Sherman town is $69,583 with a poverty rate of 34.21%. The median age in Sherman town is 35.8 years: 35.1 years for males, and 39.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sherman town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 894 | 97.39% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.65% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 299 | 3.07 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Married | 158 | 4.01 | 86.7 | 13.3 |
| Non Family | 96 | 1.49 | 94.8 | 5.2 |
| Female | 38 | 3.24 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 7 | 2.71 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
3.63
Average Family Size
3.07
Average Household Size
90.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 30 | 5.1% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 12.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 57 | 9.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 4.59% |
| High School Graduate | 195 | 33.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 15.99% |
| Some College | 110 | 18.71% |
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 | 578 | 454 | 81 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,813 | $61,250 | $62,813 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,000 | $48,750 | $9,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,643 | $34,643 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,295 | $36,250 | $25,588 |
| Some College | $30,139 | $0 | $23,000 |
$33,295
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$25,588
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.36% of Sherman town residents speak only English, while 24.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 24.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 885 | 301 | 34.01% |
| Multiple | 18 | 11 | 61.11% |
34.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.07%
Male Poverty Rate
33.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sherman town is Multiple, with 61.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sherman town is White, with 34.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 25% |
| High School | 23.08% |
| Some College | 15.68% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 23.08% |
| Female Employed | 16.33% |
| Male Employed | 14.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,375 | $72,380 |
| Households | $48,750 | $69,583 |
| Married Families | $54,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,607 | $52,280 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.7%
Male Marriage Rate
53.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
22
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 3.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
44.5%
Employment Rate
6.6%
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
56.43%
Born in Sherman town
97.82%
Native Born
2.18%
Foreign Born
0.87%
Non Citizen
1.31%
Naturalized
97.82% of Sherman town residents were born in the United States, with 56.43% having been born in Maine. 0.87% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 815 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 815 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 815 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 815 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 815 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 815 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 815 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 815 | 2 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 813 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2020 | 812 | 33 | 4.24% |
| 2019 | 779 | -2 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 781 | -7 | -0.89% |
| 2017 | 788 | -8 | -1.01% |
| 2016 | 796 | -7 | -0.87% |
| 2015 | 803 | -10 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 813 | -7 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 820 | -10 | -1.2% |
| 2012 | 830 | -8 | -0.95% |
| 2011 | 838 | -5 | -0.59% |
| 2010 | 843 | 0 | 0% |