Population 5,904 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sherman Park
Household size in Sherman Park
| Period | Sherman Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.22 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.05 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.10 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.04 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Sherman Park are large by national standards, averaging 3.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.22, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Park
| Period | Sherman Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 29.3 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 29.4 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.1 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.6 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 33.1, Sherman Park is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 24.5 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Park
| Period | Sherman Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.8% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.0% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −13.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over three in ten households in Sherman Park (31.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 13.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Park
Renters in Sherman Park
| Period | Sherman Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.2% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.3% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.1% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.8% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Sherman Park rent: 68.8% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Nearly half of owners (48.2%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Park
| Period | Sherman Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sherman Park: 26.2% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Park
| Period | Sherman Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1938 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1939 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1939 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1940 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Sherman Park is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1940, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Sherman Park has older homes than the great majority of Milwaukee neighborhoods.
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 Park
| Period | Sherman Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $811 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $801 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $890 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,144 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$334 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sherman Park pays $1,144 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $334 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 39.5% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the southeast.
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 Park
Bachelor's degrees in Sherman Park
| Period | Sherman Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Sherman Park have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 13.9%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.3 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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 Park
| Period | Sherman Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.9% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 76.2% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.0% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.6% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in six adults in Sherman Park never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.7 points, as it has nationally.
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 Park
| Period | Sherman Park | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.9% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Sherman Park: 17.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Sherman Park has the highest unemployment rate of any Milwaukee neighborhood. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.6 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Park compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman Park | 3.04 | 33.1 | 31.1% | 68.8% | 26.2% | 1940 | $1,144 | 13.9% | 81.6% | 17.3% |
| Saint Joseph | 2.69 | 36.5 | 20.3% | 59.6% | 15.5% | 1940 | $1,095 | 19.4% | 90.0% | 7.6% |
| Sunset Heights | 2.36 | 37.9 | 15.8% | 52.6% | 12.4% | 1939 | $1,014 | 21.1% | 92.8% | 1.0% |
| Uptown | 2.70 | 29.9 | 28.5% | 52.7% | 11.4% | 1939 | $1,091 | 22.4% | 87.8% | 9.3% |
| Park West | 2.80 | 28.2 | 42.9% | 75.9% | 30.3% | 1940 | $1,010 | 5.9% | 79.7% | 12.6% |
| Roosevelt Grove | 2.46 | 31.1 | 26.4% | 59.0% | 18.4% | 1949 | $999 | 17.0% | 87.3% | 15.3% |
| Washington Park | 3.04 | 26.5 | 36.0% | 68.5% | 22.0% | 1938 | $1,371 | 6.7% | 73.5% | 5.6% |
| Franklin Heights | 3.08 | 27.8 | 36.7% | 63.1% | 19.7% | 1942 | $1,057 | 9.5% | 80.6% | 15.4% |
| Grasslyn Manor | 2.53 | 35.4 | 16.9% | 36.6% | 7.0% | 1948 | $1,081 | 23.1% | 92.0% | 5.6% |
| Washington Heights | 2.29 | 37.6 | 12.6% | 39.8% | 6.5% | 1938 | $1,246 | 54.7% | 97.6% | 2.1% |
| Midtown | 2.77 | 28.4 | 34.2% | 68.1% | 17.2% | 1948 | $932 | 13.6% | 85.0% | 16.3% |
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 Park. 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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