Population 2,967 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sherman County
Household size in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.18 | 2.51 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.21 | 2.51 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Sherman County are small: just 2.21 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Sherman County has smaller households than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.5 | 37.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.1 | 38.3 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.4 | 38.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | +0.9 | +2.3 |
Sherman County skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.0% of households in Sherman County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sherman County
Renters in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 31.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 33.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.6% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sherman County is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About six in ten owners (59.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.0% | 7.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 24.0% of the housing in Sherman County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Sherman County has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Nebraska counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1969 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1951 | 1970 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1975 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Sherman County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $447 | $730 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $549 | $805 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $589 | $911 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $779 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$331 | +$429 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sherman County pays $779 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 22.3% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sherman County
Bachelor's degrees in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 29.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 30.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 32.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.7% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +5.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Sherman County: 20.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Sherman County has a lower share of college graduates than the great majority of Nebraska counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.8% | 90.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 90.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.0% | 91.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.1% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sherman County is a bit above the national rate: 92.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Nebraska as a whole looks much the same. Compared with other Nebraska counties, though, Sherman County has a lower share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Nebraska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.6% | 5.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 5.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sherman County has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. The picture is much the same across Nebraska. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sherman County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman County | 2.21 | 46.4 | 6.0% | 24.6% | 24.0% | 1955 | $779 | 20.7% | 92.1% | 3.3% |
| Howard County | 2.60 | 41.7 | 10.8% | 21.8% | 16.3% | 1961 | $939 | 25.6% | 96.0% | 3.7% |
| Merrick County | 2.38 | 43.1 | 6.8% | 17.8% | 10.8% | 1965 | $842 | 19.0% | 91.7% | 0.3% |
| Polk County | 2.44 | 45.0 | 6.1% | 21.1% | 14.5% | 1957 | $730 | 20.3% | 94.0% | 1.2% |
| Butler County | 2.37 | 41.8 | 4.9% | 20.1% | 12.5% | 1964 | $901 | 23.8% | 91.0% | 1.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.24 | 43.0 | 12.7% | 34.4% | 12.0% | 1969 | $898 | 22.8% | 94.2% | 3.5% |
| Saunders County | 2.62 | 40.4 | 7.8% | 17.9% | 12.0% | 1970 | $989 | 33.3% | 97.0% | 3.0% |
| Keith County | 2.05 | 47.6 | 7.9% | 28.9% | 17.8% | 1969 | $800 | 23.7% | 90.4% | 2.0% |
| Douglas County | 2.55 | 36.7 | 11.6% | 38.5% | 6.3% | 1977 | $1,396 | 42.3% | 91.2% | 4.1% |
| Sarpy County | 2.71 | 37.0 | 9.5% | 29.6% | 4.6% | 1994 | $1,451 | 43.2% | 95.6% | 2.5% |
| Pottawattamie County | 2.45 | 41.1 | 11.3% | 30.1% | 7.3% | 1967 | $1,056 | 23.9% | 90.6% | 3.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sherman County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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