Town · Connecticut
Sherman, Connecticut
Sherman, town, in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Sherman had 3,618 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,527 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,554 (±195). GEOID 0919068310.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,618
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,527 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,554 ±195
Median household income
$116,000
±$34,249 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $95,781
Median home value
$497,300
±$72,865 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $366,900
Median gross rent
$2,276
±$204 (90% margin)
Connecticut: $1,488
Where is Sherman and what county is it in?
Sherman is a town in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. It covers 21.9 square miles of land, 161 residents per square mile in 2020.
3 places lie inside Sherman: Lakeside Woods (CDP, 309 in 2020), Sail Harbor (CDP, 175 in 2020) and Sherman (CDP, 115 in 2020).
Sherman is in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Sherman is the same area as Census Tract 2571 of Western Connecticut Planning Region: the tract's figures are Sherman's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sherman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,618 people lived in Sherman on July 1, 2025, up 2.8% since 2020, faster than Connecticut (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 3,527 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,554 (±195).
| Measure | Sherman | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,554±195 | 627,071 | – |
| Households | 1,582±192 | 235,379 | – |
| Average household size | 2.25±0.22 | 2.63 | – |
| Housing units | 1,919±192 | 251,530 | – |
Sherman's population since 2000
From 3,827 in 2000 to 3,618 in 2025: down 5.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sherman 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 Sherman?
The median resident of Sherman is 60.2 years old; 12.9% are under 18 and 32.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.5%. 8.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sherman | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.2±3.3 | 41.5 | – |
| Under 18 years | 12.9%±2.5 pts | 21.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 32.9%±6.3 pts | 17.4% | – |
| Male | 54.7%±4.8 pts | 49.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8%±4.7 pts | 20.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.1%±7.0 pts | 58.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.9 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5%±4.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±2.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 8.0%±4.1 pts | 23.8% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 8.9%±5.9 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±3.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.5%±4.5 pts | 9.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.8%±4.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.5%±2.5 pts | 91.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 59.7%±8.1 pts | 55.5% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.5%±5.6 pts | 25.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.0%±4.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.0%±4.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
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 Sherman earn?
Half of Sherman's 1,582 households earn less than $116,000 a year (±$34,249), against $128,188 in Western Connecticut Planning Region and $95,781 in Connecticut.
| Measure | Sherman | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,000±$34,249 | $128,188 | – |
| Mean household income | $221,741±$60,284 | $214,668 | – |
| Per capita income | $104,553±$32,530 | $82,266 | – |
| People below the poverty line | 2.2%±1.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.9%±1.8 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.2%±2.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.5%±10.9 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3%±10.8 pts | 94.7% | – |
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 Sherman?
Owners occupy 94.4% of Sherman's occupied homes and renters 5.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $497,300 by its owner (±$72,865). The median renter pays $2,276 a month including utilities, and 79.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sherman | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $497,300±$72,865 | $652,900 | – |
| Median gross rent | $2,276±$204 | $2,110 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 79.2%±28.1 pts | 43.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,191±$428 | $3,494 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 94.4%±4.4 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Renter-occupied homes | 5.6%±4.4 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,919±192 | 251,530 | – |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2%±3.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±35.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 96.1%±4.0 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5%±2.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.3%±4.5 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.5%±6.5 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.3%±10.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
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 Sherman building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Sherman in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.8 per 1,000 residents against 2.0 across Connecticut.
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 Sherman work and get to work?
55.3% of Sherman's workers drive alone and 41.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 40.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.9%.
| Measure | Sherman | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.9%±6.9 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.9%±2.4 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 55.3%±13.0 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.2%±1.6 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±1.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 41.9%±13.3 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 40.1 min±7.0 | 30.8 min | – |
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 Sherman?
1 census tract lies mostly in Sherman (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2571Western Connecticut Planning Region | 3,554 | $116,000 |
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 Sherman) · Census block assignment files
How does Sherman compare with other places in Connecticut?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sherman is the 3,060th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 117th-most populous of 142 in Connecticut.
Sherman ranks 123rd of 294 places in Connecticut with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 117th | 142 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 55th | 167 |
| Residents per square mile | 269th | 303 |
| Median household income | 123rd | 294 |
| Per capita income | 30th | 303 |
| Median home value | 71st | 300 |
| Median gross rent | 28th | 266 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66th | 297 |
| Median age | 5th | 301 |
| Owner-occupied share | 20th | 300 |
| Work from home | 8th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 12th | 302 |
Sherman's figures with every place in Connecticut (CSV)
Every place in Connecticut, sortable · Compare Sherman 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 Sherman?
23 of the 57 figures for Sherman 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 Sherman 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' school search.