Sherman town is located in Chautauqua County New York. Sherman town has a 2024 population of 1,624. Sherman town is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,626 in 2020.
The average household income in Sherman town is $64,934 with a poverty rate of 19.91%. The median age in Sherman town is 36.6 years: 37.6 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sherman town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,250 | 91.98% |
| Two or more races | 78 | 5.74% |
| Other race | 16 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.81% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.29% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 536 | 2.54 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Married | 266 | 3.54 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 229 | 1.18 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Female | 37 | 3.7 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Male | 4 | 2.75 | 100 | 0 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
71.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 4.82% |
| Associates Degree | 115 | 12.61% |
| Bachelors Degree | 77 | 8.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 61 | 6.69% |
| High School Graduate | 350 | 38.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 125 | 13.71% |
| Some College | 140 | 15.35% |
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 | 884 | 715 | 132 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Other Race | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,886 | $26,500 | $50,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,583 | $0 | $62,500 |
| High School Graduate | $39,018 | $46,125 | $26,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,929 | $28,393 | $65,750 |
| Overall | $39,293 | $40,859 | $38,500 |
| Some College | $40,000 | $41,458 | $38,542 |
$39,293
Average Earnings
$40,859
Average Male
$38,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.2% of Sherman town residents speak only English, while 16.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,250 | 249 | 19.92% |
| Native | 11 | 11 | 100% |
19.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.8%
Male Poverty Rate
24.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sherman town is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sherman town is White, with 19.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.31%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.18% |
| Some College | 12.94% |
| High School | 12.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Employed | 8.58% |
| Female Employed | 2.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,875 | $85,347 |
| Households | $46,700 | $64,934 |
| Married Families | $75,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,023 | $35,302 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.2%
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
64
Number of Veterans
61
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 18 |
| 75+ | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 11 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60 | 6.24% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 30.77% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
52.5%
Employment Rate
5%
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
56%
Born in Sherman town
99.19%
Native Born
0.81%
Foreign Born
0.52%
Non Citizen
0.29%
Naturalized
99.19% of Sherman town residents were born in the United States, with 56% having been born in New York. 0.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,624 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 1,624 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 1,624 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 1,624 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 1,624 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 1,624 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 1,624 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1,624 | -15 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 1,639 | 13 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 1,626 | 37 | 2.33% |
| 2019 | 1,589 | 2 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 1,587 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2017 | 1,592 | -5 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 1,597 | -6 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 1,603 | -16 | -0.99% |
| 2014 | 1,619 | -10 | -0.61% |
| 2013 | 1,629 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 1,633 | -9 | -0.55% |
| 2011 | 1,642 | -6 | -0.36% |
| 2010 | 1,648 | 0 | 0% |