Sherman is a town located in Pontotoc County Mississippi. Sherman has a 2024 population of 633. Sherman is currently growing at a rate of 1.12% annually and its population has increased by 4.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 603 in 2020.
The average household income in Sherman is $62,426 with a poverty rate of 24.61%. The median age in Sherman is 39.1 years: 44.9 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sherman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 451 | 69.81% |
| Black or African American | 177 | 27.4% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 2.79% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 265 | 2.44 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Married | 99 | 2.95 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Non Family | 84 | 1.05 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Female | 74 | 3.39 | 18.9 | 81.1 |
| Male | 8 | 1.88 | 100 | 0 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
52.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 58 | 14.01% |
| Associates Degree | 45 | 10.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 13.29% |
| Graduate Degree | 14 | 3.38% |
| High School Graduate | 131 | 31.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.93% |
| Some College | 103 | 24.88% |
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 | 327 | 269 | 69 |
| Black | 78 | 73 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 93.59%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,833 | $83,750 | $29,286 |
| Graduate Degree | $20,625 | $0 | $20,469 |
| High School Graduate | $41,458 | $43,661 | $39,464 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,179 | $43,882 | $23,889 |
| Some College | $23,750 | $36,250 | $21,154 |
$35,179
Average Earnings
$43,882
Average Male
$23,889
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.31% of Sherman residents speak only English, while 0.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 177 | 117 | 66.1% |
| White | 451 | 31 | 6.87% |
| Multiple | 18 | 11 | 61.11% |
24.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.92%
Male Poverty Rate
30.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sherman is Black, with 66.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sherman is White, with 6.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 27.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.64% |
| High School | 7.63% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.45% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.36% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 17.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,875 | $61,953 |
| Households | $45,234 | $62,426 |
| Married Families | $61,339 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,154 | $53,523 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
38.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
31
Number of Veterans
31
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 8.33% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 11.11% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
70.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
64.3%
Employment Rate
2.6%
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
79.26%
Born in Sherman
99.38%
Native Born
0.62%
Foreign Born
0.46%
Non Citizen
0.15%
Naturalized
99.38% of Sherman residents were born in the United States, with 79.26% having been born in Mississippi. 0.46% 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 | 671 | 7 | 1.05% |
| 2028 | 664 | 8 | 1.22% |
| 2027 | 656 | 8 | 1.23% |
| 2026 | 648 | 7 | 1.09% |
| 2025 | 641 | 8 | 1.26% |
| 2024 | 633 | 7 | 1.12% |
| 2023 | 626 | 16 | 2.62% |
| 2022 | 610 | 4 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 606 | 3 | 0.5% |
| 2020 | 603 | -96 | -13.73% |
| 2019 | 699 | 12 | 1.75% |
| 2018 | 687 | 8 | 1.18% |
| 2017 | 679 | 5 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 674 | 12 | 1.81% |
| 2015 | 662 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2014 | 661 | 14 | 2.16% |
| 2013 | 647 | 4 | 0.62% |
| 2012 | 643 | 6 | 0.94% |
| 2011 | 637 | -5 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 642 | 0 | 0% |