City · Arkansas
Sherwood, Arkansas
Sherwood, city, in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Sherwood had 33,620 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 32,731 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 33,070 (±44). GEOID 0563800.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,620
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 32,731 · ACS 2020-2024: 33,070 ±44
Median household income
$81,328
±$7,841 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$199,500
±$11,719 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$1,101
±$67 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Sherwood and what county is it in?
Sherwood is a city in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It covers 20.8 square miles of land, 1,577 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sherwood is in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sherwood, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 33,620 people lived in Sherwood on July 1, 2025, up 2.6% since 2020, slower than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 32,731 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 33,070 (±44).
| Measure | Sherwood | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 33,070 ±44 | 399,818 | +2,066 |
| Households | 14,077 ±590 | 172,409 | +1,740 |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.10 | 2.27 | −0.17 |
| Housing units | 15,030 ±604 | 193,408 | +1,261 |
Sherwood's population since 2000
From 21,511 in 2000 to 33,620 in 2025: up 56.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sherwood as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sherwood?
The median resident of Sherwood is 39.9 years old; 21.8% are under 18 and 17.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.4%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 29.4%. 2.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sherwood | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 ±1.9 | 37.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.8% ±2.2 pts | 23.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.8% ±1.8 pts | 16.7% | – |
| Male | 49.1% ±2.1 pts | 47.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.1% ±1.4 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.4% ±4.2 pts | 48.2% | −9.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 29.4% ±3.9 pts | 36.7% | +9.6 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±0.7 pts | 2.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4% ±1.4 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.8% ±0.9 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.5% ±1.4 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.5% ±1.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| With a disability | 15.6% ±2.2 pts | 16.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6% ±1.3 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.2% ±1.3 pts | 92.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 36.3% ±3.1 pts | 37.9% | +5.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.3% ±2.2 pts | 15.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.3% ±2.5 pts | 86.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±0.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sherwood earn?
Half of Sherwood's 14,077 households earn less than $81,328 a year (±$7,841), against $62,873 in Pulaski County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $77,695 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sherwood | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,328 ±$7,841 | $62,873 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $95,030 ±$5,992 | $92,992 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,739 ±$2,742 | $40,670 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0% ±2.8 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.5% ±6.5 pts | 24.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.0% ±2.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4% ±1.2 pts | 95.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.5% ±2.7 pts | 89.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sherwood?
Owners occupy 70.8% of Sherwood's occupied homes and renters 29.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $199,500 by its owner (±$11,719). The median renter pays $1,101 a month including utilities, and 35.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sherwood | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $199,500 ±$11,719 | $214,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,101 ±$67 | $1,080 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.7% ±8.9 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,392 ±$59 | $1,493 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.8% ±4.1 pts | 57.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.2% ±4.1 pts | 43.0% | – |
| Housing units | 15,030 ±604 | 193,408 | +1,261 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.4% ±3.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.5% ±2.9 pts | 64.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±1.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.9% ±2.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% ±1.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sherwood building?
Builders took permits for 153 new housing units in Sherwood in 2025 (153 in single-family houses), 4.6 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sherwood work and get to work?
80.4% of Sherwood's workers drive alone and 12.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.9%.
| Measure | Sherwood | Pulaski County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8% ±3.5 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% ±1.3 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 80.4% ±3.2 pts | 76.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.7% ±2.2 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.4 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.5% ±2.4 pts | 11.9% | +8.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min ±1.7 | 20.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Sherwood?
6 census tracts lie mostly in Sherwood, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,678 (Tract 37.04) to $116,211 (Tract 37.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 37.11Pulaski County | 5,658 | $77,935 |
| Tract 37.03Pulaski County | 6,523 | $116,211 |
| Tract 37.14Pulaski County | 4,780 | $74,808 |
| Tract 37.04Pulaski County | 3,623 | $61,678 |
| Tract 37.07Pulaski County | 4,042 | $75,518 |
| Tract 37.13Pulaski County | 4,625 | $99,247 |
| Tract 36.04Pulaski County | 6,376 | $65,467 |
| Tract 38Pulaski County | 4,532 | $49,196 |
| Tract 34.05Pulaski County | 1,367 | not published |
| Tract 36.05Pulaski County | 5,633 | $48,686 |
| Tract 34.06Pulaski County | 4,531 | $74,816 |
| Tract 33.03Pulaski County | 5,386 | $92,092 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Sherwood) · Census block assignment files
How does Sherwood compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sherwood is the 1,238th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 14th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Sherwood ranks 25th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 14th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 82nd | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th | 197 |
| Median household income | 25th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 23rd | 197 |
| Median home value | 48th | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 31st | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 152nd | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th | 189 |
| Median age | 68th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 57th | 197 |
| Work from home | 26th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 67th | 197 |
Sherwood's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Sherwood with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Sherwood?
6 of the 57 figures for Sherwood on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sherwood are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Sherwood.