Life in Sherman research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Sherman over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sherman:
The population in Sherman is 45,036.
The median home value in Sherman is $260,053.
The median income in Sherman is $60,935.
The cost of living in Sherman is 103 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Sherman is $1,177.
The unemployment rate in Sherman is 3.3%.
The poverty rate in Sherman is 11.9%.
The average high in Sherman is 73.8° and the average low is 52.7°.
Crime in Sherman summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sherman. Key points include:
There were 1,104 total crimes in Sherman in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sherman is 2,266.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sherman is 353.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sherman is 1,913.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sherman is 6.95% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sherman / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,104 | 2,266.4 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 172 | 353.1 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.1 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 18 | 37.0 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 119 | 244.3 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 932 | 1,913.3 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 291 | 597.4 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 555 | 1,139.4 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 86 | 176.6 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Sherman summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sherman. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sherman is 103 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sherman is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sherman is $260,053.
The median income in Sherman is $60,935.
| Living Expense | Sherman | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 123 | 97 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 111 | 93 | 100 | |
| Housing | 78 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 113 | 104 | 100 | |
The average high in Sherman is 73.8° and the average low is 52.7°.
There are 60.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.0 inches of precipitation each year with 1.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sherman |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 73.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 60.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.2 |
The current population in Sherman is 45,036. The population has increased 18.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 45,036 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 44,052 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 43,273 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 43,239 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 42,432 | 3.1% |
| 2018 | 41,149 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 40,543 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 40,112 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 39,569 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 39,119 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 38,805 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 38,499 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 38,214 | 0.7% |
| 2010 | 37,943 | - |
60.7% White with 27,355 White residents.
9.6% African American with 4,324 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 104 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 799 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 42 Hawaiian residents.
0.9% Other with 427 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 1,919 Two Or More residents.
22.4% Hispanic with 10,066 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sherman | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.7% | 39.9% | 58.2% |
| African American | 9.6% | 11.9% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 5.3% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 22.4% | 39.5% | 19.0% |
Sherman is 51.1% female with 23,029 female residents.
Sherman is 48.9% male with 22,007 male residents.
| Gender | Sherman | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
5.0% of adults in Sherman completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Sherman completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Sherman completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Sherman completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Sherman completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Sherman completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Sherman completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Sherman completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Sherman completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sherman | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
3.6% of households in Sherman earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Sherman earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.6% of households in Sherman earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Sherman earn $25,000 to $34,999.
18.3% of households in Sherman earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.7% of households in Sherman earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Sherman earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.9% of households in Sherman earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.5% of households in Sherman earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.0% of households in Sherman earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sherman | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 5.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.6% | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 7.0% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.3% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.7% | 16.4% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.9% | 17.2% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 9.1% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.0% | 11.7% | 12.6% |