Sherman County, Kansas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Sherman County, Kansas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Sherman County, Kansas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Sherman County, Kansas. The estimated population of Sherman County, Kansas is 5,965 people, with a median age of 39.1.

We can look at the total population in Sherman County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
5,965
+1.03%
-0.57%
2020
5,904
 -0.57% -
2019
5,938
 -0.47% -
2018
5,966
 -0.55% -
2017
5,999
 - -

Population of Sherman County, Kansas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
84.1%
84.8%
 -0.83%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Native
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
12.3%
12%
 +2.50%
Asian
0.1%
1.9%
 -94.74%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3%
0.9%
 +233.33%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Sherman County, Kansas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 39.1 -1.51% 36.4 +0.83% 42.6 -0.23%
2020 39.7 +1.02% 36.1 -1.63% 42.7 +1.18%
2019 39.3 +1.29% 36.7 -1.87% 42.2 +0.48%
2018 38.8 +0.78% 37.4 -1.06% 42 +0.96%
2017 38.5 - 37.8 - 41.6 -

The median age of Sherman County, Kansas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 335 +23.29% 455 -28.51% 416 330
10 to 19 605 +6.02% 240 +69.07% 607 423
20 to 29 287 +11.95% 375 -36.93% 305 252
30 to 39 397 +5.47% 417 -16.79% 417 341
40 to 49 276 +8% 253 +43.94% 278 358
50 to 59 434 -32.86% 333 -2.65% 288 305
60 to 69 326 +32.37% 462 +4.09% 433 467
70+ 349 0.79% 455 -12.36% 346 399

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Sherman County, Kansas is $58,830.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Sherman County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $76,266.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,516.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,844.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Sherman County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Sherman County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Sherman County, Kansas is currently $76,989.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.38% of households in Sherman County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Sherman County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.78%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.02%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.60%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.38%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Sherman County is $31,363.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Sherman County by the total population of Sherman County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Sherman County, Kansas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Sherman County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    8.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.01%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.78%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.07%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.46%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Sherman County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Sherman County over the age of 16 is 4,771.

Of those people, a total of 65.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Sherman County is 62.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 582 41.60% 15.70%
20 to 24 years 430 83.50% 16.20%
25 to 29 years 127 37.80% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 205 92.20% 2.10%
35 to 44 years 880 86.90% 3.70%
45 to 54 years 544 80.90% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 358 79.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 467 87.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 618 48.70% 0.00%
75 years and over 560 12.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Sherman County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,177 65.00% 3.00%
Black or African American 75 36.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 3 33.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 376 68.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 136 75.70% 44.70%
Hispanic or Latino 555 70.30% 1.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,055 64.20% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Sherman County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Sherman County is 2,976, with median earnings of $33,663.00.

Women in Sherman County, Kansas earning approximately 58.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,976 $33,663.00
Male 1,528 $47,944.00
Female 1,448 $28,043.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 518 $66,661.00
Business and Financial 19 $9,196.00
Computer and Mathematical 50 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 $0.00
Community and Social Service 54 $51,212.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 228 $31,333.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $25,357.00
Healthcare Practitioners 291 $60,250.00
Healthcare Support 88 $18,836.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 62 $18,810.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 158 $7,635.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $25,556.00
Sales 294 $26,143.00
Office and Administrative Support 310 $21,964.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 95 $46,250.00
Construction and Extraction 157 $28,675.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 142 $54,259.00
Production 141 $10,979.00
Transportation and Material Moving 204 $40,109.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 300 $66,875.00 218 $66,500.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 19 $9,196.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $0.00 11 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 1 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 16 $0.00 38 $51,061.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 3 $0.00 225 $31,361.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 91 $0.00 200 $36,184.00
Healthcare Support 1 $0.00 87 $18,853.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 14 $16,250.00 48 $19,625.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 137 $8,345.00 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 17 $2,499.00
Sales 182 $27,429.00 112 $14,773.00
Office and Administrative Support 12 $32,500.00 298 $21,923.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 91 $46,635.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 156 $28,694.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 142 $54,259.00 0 $0.00
Production 35 $40,688.00 106 $10,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 204 $40,109.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,239 households in Sherman County, with an average household size of 2.53 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,478 families in Sherman County with an average family size of 3.24 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,080 113 285 761
Average Household Size 3.31 3.37 3.08 1.1
Total Families 1,080 113 285 0
Average Household Size 3.3 3.35 2.98 0

Poverty

Of the 1,478 families in Sherman County, 7.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Sherman County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,964 housing units in Sherman County, Kansas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,239 75.54%
Vacant 725 24.46%

25.94% of the total 2,964 housing units in Sherman County are rental units. This is approximately 769 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,417 are occupied by the owner - or 47.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Sherman County is $776.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Sherman County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    53
  • Less than $500
    56
  • $500 to $999
    545
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    112
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    43
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Sherman County is $123,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Sherman County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    141
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    465
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    250
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    287
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    190
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    78
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    6
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Sherman County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Sherman County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    735
  • 1940 to 1949
    185
  • 1950 to 1959
    204
  • 1960 to 1969
    497
  • 1970 to 1979
    638
  • 1980 to 1989
    385
  • 1990 to 1999
    72
  • 2000 to 2009
    125
  • 2010 to 2013
    123
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Sherman County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    82
  • 1 vehicle available
    533
  • 2 vehicles available
    824
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    800

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Sherman County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Sherman County that commute to work in a particular way.

13.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Sherman County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    581
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    716
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    422
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    122
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    163
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    115
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    165
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    6
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    13
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    3
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    36

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Sherman County, Kansas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Sherman County, Kansas

We have data for 14 places in Sherman County, Kansas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.