Sherman County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31163 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,967 | — | #3,034 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,578 | -15.4% | #1,744 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.9 years | +20.6% | #485 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $152,000 | -46.1% | #2,207 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $818 | -29.7% | #1,971 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | -31.4% | #495 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sherman County has a population of 2,967, making it the #3,034 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sherman County is $63,578, ranking #1,744 out of 3,222 counties — 15.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 3.0%.
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The median home value in Sherman County is $152,000 (-46.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $818/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.4%.
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95.9% of residents in Sherman County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.5% above the national rate.
About Sherman County, Nebraska
Sherman County, Nebraska has a total population of 2,967, making it the 3,034th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sherman County is 46.9 years, which is 20.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sherman County is $63,578, which ranks #1,744 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0%.
The median home value in Sherman County is $152,000, 46.1% below the national median. Renters in Sherman County pay a median gross rent of $818 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sherman County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.1 min.
Sherman County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.6% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (3.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.8%).
All data for Sherman County, Nebraska 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.