Sherman County, Nebraska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sherman County is located in Nebraska with a total population of 2,974. It is the 66th most populous county out of 93 in Nebraska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sherman County is 47.9 years. This is 29% higher than the state median of 37.1 years. 12.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sherman County is $61,935. This is 17% lower than the state median of $74,985. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.5%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 54% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $135,000. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $223,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Sherman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 66.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sherman County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 12.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.5%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 34.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.3%.