The map below shows majority race by area in Sherman, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Sherman racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
The majority race in Sherman overall is white, making up 65.0% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 19.8%. There are more white people in the northwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the north places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Sherman, Madison, WI Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.0% |
Hispanic |
5.2% |
Black |
4.7% |
Asian |
4.9% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
19.8% |
Racial Distribution Key
Self-Identified Race |
Sherman, Madison, WI Population |
|---|---|
White |
65.0% |
Hispanic |
5.2% |
Black |
4.7% |
Asian |
4.9% |
Native American |
0.6% |
Other |
19.8% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Sherman, Madison, WI
The map below shows diversity in Sherman. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Sherman Diversity Score
58
With a diversity score of 58 out of 100, Sherman is about average for diversity versus other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Sherman's proper boundaries is to the central of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Sherman.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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