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Sherman County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Sherman County, Texas has a population of 2,295, the 230th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $61,250 and the median home value is $146,900. The poverty rate is 10.4%.

Sherman County Quick Facts

Population 2,29590% MOE ±227
Median Household Income $61,25090% MOE ±$21,618
Median Home Value $146,90090% MOE ±$17,652
Poverty Rate 10.4%90% MOE ±6.0 pts
Unemployment Rate 1.9%90% MOE ±2.7 pts
Median Age 39.7 years90% MOE ±2.6 years
Homeownership Rate 76.3%90% MOE ±6.3 pts
Affordability Ratio 2.4x
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.2%90% MOE ±6.4 pts
Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 76.6%
Cities/Places 2
Population 2,295 230th of 254
Median Income $61,250 22% lower than state
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Unemployment 1.9%

How Sherman County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric2015–20192020–2024Change
Population3,0592,295-25.0%
Median household income$63,906$61,250No clear change (-4.2%)
Median home value¹$122,825$146,900+19.6%
Median gross rent$972$835No clear change (-14.1%)
¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Sherman
$61,250
TX
$78,476
National
$80,734

Median Home Value

Sherman
$146,900
TX
$283,800
National
$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 11.0%
$25K-$50K 30.3%
$50K-$100K 24.7%
$100K+ 34.1%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
3.8%
$10K-$15K
0.0%
$15K-$20K
0.0%
$20K-$25K
7.2%
$25K-$30K
0.8%
$30K-$35K
3.6%
$35K-$40K
7.7%
$40K-$45K
12.3%
$45K-$50K
5.8%
$50K-$60K
8.2%
$60K-$75K
8.7%
$75K-$100K
7.8%
$100K-$125K
7.6%
$125K-$150K
11.9%
$150K-$200K
4.0%
$200K+
10.6%

Employment

1.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%
60.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.3%
Renter 23.7%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.4x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $835/mo 16.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18
17.4%
18-34
26.8%
35-54
20.0%
55-74
25.2%
75+
10.6%

Race & Ethnicity

  • White: 52.1%
  • Black: 0.1%
  • Hispanic: 46.6%
  • Asian: 0.5%
  • Other: 0.0%

Diversity Index

51out of 100
Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

  • < HS: 23.4%
  • HS Diploma: 22.2%
  • Some College: 19.3%
  • Associate's: 5.0%
  • Bachelor's: 19.9%
  • Graduate+: 10.3%

Cities & Places in Sherman County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Stratford1,326$49,2868.1%$129,900
Texhoma336$53,87510.1%$134,400

Population Overview

Sherman County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,295. It is the 230th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sherman County is 39.7 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 10.6% 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 $61,250. This is 22% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.4%. This is 25% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $146,900. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, 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 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sherman County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 52.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 46.6%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

30.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sherman County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sherman County, Texas?

Sherman County has a population of 2,295, making it the 230th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Sherman County?

The median household income in Sherman County is $61,250 with a poverty rate of 10.4%.

How many cities are in Sherman County, Texas?

Sherman County contains 2 Census-designated places.