Sherwood, Tennessee Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sherwood, Tennessee had a total population of 43, the 496th largest community in Tennessee. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Sherwood Quick Facts
How Sherwood Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8 | 43 | +437.5% |
How Sherwood Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 46 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Sherwood Rankings in Tennessee
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Other Cities in Franklin County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 9,799 | $62,782 | 13.5% | $216,900 |
| Decherd | 2,976 | $37,575 | 18.8% | $144,600 |
| Sewanee | 2,936 | $136,111 | 12.0% | $465,500 |
| Estill Springs | 2,695 | $59,205 | 13.6% | $204,000 |
| Cowan | 1,934 | $46,406 | 30.8% | $174,500 |
| Monteagle | 1,926 | $63,438 | 13.0% | $309,500 |
| Huntland | 1,532 | $66,308 | 11.6% | $183,100 |
| Belvidere | 82 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Sherwood
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrigley | 50 | N/A | N/A | 16.0% | 44.0% |
| Dancyville | 53 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Yuma | 54 | $49,250 | N/A | 9.6% | 42.6% |
| Whiteside | 33 | N/A | N/A | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| Cottage Grove | 60 | $36,250 | N/A | 21.4% | 14.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 43, Sherwood's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Sherwood is a small community located in Tennessee, within Franklin County. The total population is 43. It ranks as the 496th most populous out of 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sherwood is 34.3 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 38.9 years. With 37.2% of the population under 18, Sherwood has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Sherwood. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sherwood, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 49% higher than the state average of 66.9%.
Race & Ethnicity
Sherwood is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (20.9%) is well below the state average of 71.0%.
Education
0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Sherwood, Tennessee is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Tennessee state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 502 Census-designated places in Tennessee. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sherwood, Tennessee?
Sherwood, Tennessee has a population of 43 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sherwood, TN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Sherwood — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sherwood, TN?
The ACS sample for Sherwood recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Sherwood, Tennessee?
Sherwood's population is 20.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sherwood, TN?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Sherwood — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Sherwood, Tennessee?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Sherwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.