Sherman County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sherman County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,434. It is the 229th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sherman County is 36.5 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sherman County is $74,167. This is 3% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 6% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.3%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $125,500. Housing costs are 52% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Sherman County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% 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 50.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 47.2%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

25.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.0%.