Sherman County, Kansas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sherman County is located in Kansas with a total population of 5,919. It is the 58th most populous county out of 105 in Kansas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sherman County is 38.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 37.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sherman County is $64,444. This is 11% lower than the state median of $72,639. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 0.4%. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $126,300. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $203,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Sherman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sherman County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.9%. The Black or African American population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%.