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The Village of Sherman had a population of 4,386 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Sherman is located at latitude 39.8937 and longitude -89.6048 in Sangamon County. The formal boundaries for the Village of Sherman encompass a land area of 3.19 sq. miles and a water area of 0.05 sq. miles. Sangamon County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The Village of Sherman has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Village of Sherman is located within Township of Fancy Creek, a minor civil division (MCD) of Sangamon County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,386 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,396 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 19 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $148,906 |
| Per Capita Income | $63,847 |
| Median Home Value | $297,800 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 1,619 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 1,429 (88.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 156 (9.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 34 (2.1%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 1,585 |
| Average Household Size | 2.66 |
| Family Households | 1,346 (84.9%) |
The table below compares Sherman to the other 1,461 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Illinois by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 356 | 76th |
| Population Density | # 486 | 67th |
| Median Household Income | # 56 | 96th |
| Per Capita Income | # 84 | 94th |
| Diversity Index | # 737 | 50th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Illinois Census Data Comparison Tool.
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