Sherman township is located in Leavenworth County Kansas. Sherman township has a 2024 population of 2,891. Sherman township is currently growing at a rate of 0.77% annually and its population has increased by 3.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,795 in 2020.
The average household income in Sherman township is $144,385 with a poverty rate of 8.21%. The median age in Sherman township is 36.5 years: 39.7 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sherman township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,485 | 88.88% |
| Two or more races | 224 | 8.01% |
| Other race | 68 | 2.43% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.68% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,000 | 2.8 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 773 | 3 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Non Family | 127 | 1.88 | 89 | 11 |
| Female | 71 | 2.18 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Male | 29 | 2.76 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 5.22% |
| Associates Degree | 170 | 9.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 359 | 20.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 327 | 18.55% |
| High School Graduate | 456 | 25.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 1.08% |
| Some College | 340 | 19.29% |
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 | 1,557 | 1,454 | 643 |
| Hispanic | 159 | 151 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 68 | 66 | 24 |
| Other Race | 35 | 31 | 0 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,250 | $100,795 | $49,545 |
| Graduate Degree | $160,738 | $161,085 | $65,227 |
| High School Graduate | $34,792 | $32,054 | $36,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,184 | $0 | $3,750 |
| Overall | $56,053 | $68,938 | $43,542 |
| Some College | $41,164 | $47,321 | $39,119 |
$56,053
Average Earnings
$68,938
Average Male
$43,542
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.9% of Sherman township residents speak only English, while 4.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 404 | 164 | 40.59% |
| White | 2,288 | 61 | 2.67% |
| Other | 37 | 16 | 43.24% |
| Multiple | 224 | 2 | 0.89% |
8.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.1%
Male Poverty Rate
11.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sherman township is Other, with 43.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sherman township is Multiple, with 0.89% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 25.22% |
| Some College | 1.18% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 55.74% |
| Female Employed | 3.46% |
| Male Employed | 2.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $123,036 | $155,929 |
| Households | $113,519 | $144,385 |
| Married Families | $126,821 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,583 | $61,980 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.4%
Male Marriage Rate
61.3%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
160
Number of Veterans
140
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 60 |
| 75+ | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 6.66% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 24.44% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.78% |
| Black | 5 | 26.32% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
74.14%
Born in Sherman township
97.42%
Native Born
2.58%
Foreign Born
1.97%
Non Citizen
0.61%
Naturalized
97.42% of Sherman township residents were born in the United States, with 74.14% having been born in Kansas. 1.97% 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 | 3,001 | 22 | 0.74% |
| 2028 | 2,979 | 22 | 0.74% |
| 2027 | 2,957 | 22 | 0.75% |
| 2026 | 2,935 | 22 | 0.76% |
| 2025 | 2,913 | 22 | 0.76% |
| 2024 | 2,891 | 22 | 0.77% |
| 2023 | 2,869 | 22 | 0.77% |
| 2022 | 2,847 | 32 | 1.14% |
| 2021 | 2,815 | 20 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 2,795 | -71 | -2.48% |
| 2019 | 2,866 | 35 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 2,831 | 21 | 0.75% |
| 2017 | 2,810 | 27 | 0.97% |
| 2016 | 2,783 | 47 | 1.72% |
| 2015 | 2,736 | 19 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 2,717 | 19 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 2,698 | 17 | 0.63% |
| 2012 | 2,681 | 16 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2,665 | 19 | 0.72% |
| 2010 | 2,646 | 0 | 0% |