Sherman is a city located in Grayson County Texas. Sherman has a 2024 population of 48,643. It is also the county seat of Grayson County. Sherman is currently growing at a rate of 2.46% annually and its population has increased by 10.65% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 43,963 in 2020.
The average household income in Sherman is $77,152 with a poverty rate of 12.79%. The median age in Sherman is 35.3 years: 33.3 years for males, and 37.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sherman was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,439 | 73.64% |
| Black or African American | 4,446 | 10.09% |
| Two or more races | 3,928 | 8.92% |
| Other race | 1,928 | 4.38% |
| Asian | 1,203 | 2.73% |
| Native American | 83 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.06% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 16,800 | 2.52 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Married | 7,484 | 3.26 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Non Family | 5,999 | 1.2 | 40.2 | 59.8 |
| Female | 2,504 | 3.29 | 30.1 | 69.9 |
| Male | 813 | 3.07 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
52.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,711 | 5.95% |
| Associates Degree | 3,056 | 10.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,062 | 14.12% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,428 | 8.44% |
| High School Graduate | 8,484 | 29.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,399 | 4.86% |
| Some College | 7,628 | 26.52% |
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 | 20,029 | 19,059 | 5,517 |
| Hispanic | 4,602 | 2,922 | 238 |
| Black | 2,953 | 2,624 | 433 |
| 2+ Races | 1,935 | 1,397 | 113 |
| Other Race | 904 | 630 | 44 |
| Asian | 550 | 367 | 204 |
| Native American | 67 | 61 | 0 |
| Islander | 25 | 25 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,118 | $56,464 | $44,593 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,878 | $80,778 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $32,604 | $42,927 | $26,953 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,061 | $27,361 | $20,896 |
| Overall | $40,109 | $43,275 | $35,298 |
| Some College | $40,253 | $42,860 | $37,052 |
$40,109
Average Earnings
$43,275
Average Male
$35,298
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.11% of Sherman residents speak only English, while 19.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,772 | 2,720 | 10.55% |
| Hispanic | 9,551 | 1,170 | 12.25% |
| Black | 4,127 | 1,102 | 26.7% |
| Multiple | 3,791 | 853 | 22.5% |
| Other | 1,911 | 24 | 1.26% |
| Native | 69 | 11 | 15.94% |
12.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.31%
Male Poverty Rate
14.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sherman is Black, with 26.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sherman is Other, with 1.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.35%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.17%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.21% |
| High School | 11.74% |
| Some College | 9.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 31.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 19.05% |
| Female Employed | 7.08% |
| Male Employed | 3.42% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,525 | $89,649 |
| Households | $58,020 | $77,152 |
| Married Families | $88,275 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,672 | $51,845 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.2%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,254
Number of Veterans
1,965
Male Veterans
289
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 831 |
| First Gulf War | 504 |
| Second Gulf War | 481 |
| Korea | 33 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 787 |
| 35 to 54 | 450 |
| 75+ | 374 |
| 18 to 34 | 350 |
| 55 to 64 | 293 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,940 | 7.63% |
| Hispanic | 161 | 2.71% |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 4.88% |
| Black | 110 | 3.12% |
| Other Race | 52 | 4.3% |
| Native American | 40 | 49.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.5%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
62.54%
Born in Sherman
88.72%
Native Born
11.28%
Foreign Born
7.52%
Non Citizen
3.76%
Naturalized
88.72% of Sherman residents were born in the United States, with 62.54% having been born in Texas. 7.52% 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 | 54,493 | 1,170 | 2.19% |
| 2028 | 53,323 | 1,170 | 2.24% |
| 2027 | 52,153 | 1,170 | 2.29% |
| 2026 | 50,983 | 1,170 | 2.35% |
| 2025 | 49,813 | 1,170 | 2.41% |
| 2024 | 48,643 | 1,170 | 2.46% |
| 2023 | 47,473 | 2,170 | 4.79% |
| 2022 | 45,303 | 233 | 0.52% |
| 2021 | 45,070 | 1,107 | 2.52% |
| 2020 | 43,963 | -7 | -0.02% |
| 2019 | 43,970 | 979 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 42,991 | 641 | 1.51% |
| 2017 | 42,350 | 570 | 1.36% |
| 2016 | 41,780 | 796 | 1.94% |
| 2015 | 40,984 | 668 | 1.66% |
| 2014 | 40,316 | 657 | 1.66% |
| 2013 | 39,659 | 188 | 0.48% |
| 2012 | 39,471 | 58 | 0.15% |
| 2011 | 39,413 | 522 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 38,891 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 35,082 | 3,481 | 11.02% |
| 1990 | 31,601 | 1,188 | 3.91% |
| 1980 | 30,413 | 1,352 | 4.65% |
| 1970 | 29,061 | 4,073 | 16.3% |
| 1960 | 24,988 | 4,838 | 24.01% |
| 1950 | 20,150 | 2,994 | 17.45% |
| 1940 | 17,156 | 1,443 | 9.18% |
| 1930 | 15,713 | 682 | 4.54% |
| 1920 | 15,031 | 2,619 | 21.1% |
| 1910 | 12,412 | 2,169 | 21.18% |
| 1900 | 10,243 | 2,908 | 39.65% |
| 1890 | 7,335 | 1,242 | 20.38% |
| 1880 | 6,093 | -48,400 | -88.82% |