Sherman County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20181 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,858 | — | #2,821 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,750 | -17.8% | #1,919 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.5 years | -1.0% | #2,477 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $136,700 | -51.5% | #2,428 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $913 | -21.5% | #1,359 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% | -19.1% | #834 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sherman County has a population of 5,858, making it the #2,821 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Sherman County is $61,750, ranking #1,919 out of 3,222 counties — 17.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 0.6%.
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The median home value in Sherman County is $136,700 (-51.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $913/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.5%.
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89.1% of residents in Sherman County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% below the national rate.
About Sherman County, Kansas
Sherman County, Kansas has a total population of 5,858, making it the 2,821st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sherman County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sherman County is $61,750, which ranks #1,919 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 17.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6%.
The median home value in Sherman County is $136,700, 51.5% below the national median. Renters in Sherman County pay a median gross rent of $913 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sherman County, 24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.6 min.
Sherman County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 82.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (13.0%) and Two or More Races (2.3%).
All data for Sherman County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.