Sherman township is located in Newaygo County Michigan. Sherman township has a 2024 population of 2,148. Sherman township is currently growing at a rate of 0.47% annually and its population has increased by 1.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,108 in 2020.
The average household income in Sherman township is $79,554 with a poverty rate of 11.19%. The median age in Sherman township is 47.4 years: 44.3 years for males, and 54.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sherman township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,073 | 92.3% |
| Other race | 102 | 4.54% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 1.47% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 1.47% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 858 | 2.48 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Married | 442 | 3.1 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
| Non Family | 279 | 1.11 | 90 | 10 |
| Female | 106 | 3.23 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Male | 31 | 3.42 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
91.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 155 | 9.33% |
| Associates Degree | 98 | 5.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 355 | 21.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 168 | 10.11% |
| High School Graduate | 562 | 33.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 4.99% |
| Some College | 241 | 14.5% |
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 | 1,531 | 1,345 | 505 |
| Hispanic | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Other Race | 47 | 24 | 8 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 10 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 58.82%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,111 | $80,208 | $16,385 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,395 | $90,987 | $82,955 |
| High School Graduate | $35,750 | $48,011 | $25,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $55,893 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,304 | $55,046 | $27,361 |
| Some College | $40,694 | $70,000 | $29,432 |
$43,304
Average Earnings
$55,046
Average Male
$27,361
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.45% of Sherman township residents speak only English, while 3.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,950 | 164 | 8.41% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 74 | 76.29% |
| Other | 102 | 52 | 50.98% |
11.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.48%
Male Poverty Rate
11.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sherman township is Hispanic, with 76.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sherman township is White, with 8.41% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.7%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.55%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.39% |
| High School | 13.61% |
| Some College | 6.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 5.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,750 | $94,328 |
| Households | $53,971 | $79,554 |
| Married Families | $86,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,886 | $44,475 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
102
Number of Veterans
100
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 97 | 5.78% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
Employment Rate
0.2%
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
80.05%
Born in Sherman township
99.78%
Native Born
0.22%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.22%
Naturalized
99.78% of Sherman township residents were born in the United States, with 80.05% having been born in Michigan. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,198 | 10 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 2,188 | 10 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 2,178 | 10 | 0.46% |
| 2026 | 2,168 | 10 | 0.46% |
| 2025 | 2,158 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2024 | 2,148 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 2,138 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 2,128 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2021 | 2,118 | 10 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 2,108 | -19 | -0.89% |
| 2019 | 2,127 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2018 | 2,125 | 23 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 2,102 | 21 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 2,081 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2015 | 2,086 | 5 | 0.24% |
| 2014 | 2,081 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2013 | 2,085 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 2,084 | -24 | -1.14% |
| 2011 | 2,108 | -2 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 2,110 | 0 | 0% |