2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,919
Sherman County is a small rural county in Kansas with a population of 5,919. The median household income is $64,444, near the national median. The poverty rate is 10.0%, median home value is $126,300, and 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
5,919
2023 estimate
Rank #2817 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$64,444
Household
Rank #1512 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$126,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #2403 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #1135 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
46.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
9.3%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.2%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
0% above Kansas avg·1% below national avg
Poverty Rate
13% above Kansas avg·33% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above Kansas avg·17% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$46,410
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
67.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
4% below Kansas avg·40% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% above Kansas avg·8% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
10% below Kansas avg·9% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
24% below Kansas avg·7% below national avg
Housing Units
2,938
Households
2,358
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,293
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
91.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
11 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
1% above Kansas avg·4% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above Kansas avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.3%
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