City · Texas
Sherman, Texas
Sherman, city, in Grayson County, Texas. Sherman had 52,417 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 20.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 43,645 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 46,397 (±42). GEOID 4867496.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
52,417
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 43,645 · ACS 2020-2024: 46,397 ±42
Median household income
$58,859
±$6,891 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$243,500
±$19,171 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,324
±$46 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Sherman and what county is it in?
Sherman is a city in Grayson County, Texas. It covers 46.4 square miles of land, 940 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sherman is in the Sherman-Denison, TX metropolitan statistical area (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 Sherman, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 52,417 people lived in Sherman on July 1, 2025, up 20.0% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 43,645 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 46,397 (±42).
| Measure | Sherman | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,397 ±42 | 143,337 | +3,965 |
| Households | 18,304 ±516 | 55,248 | +3,162 |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.07 | 2.55 | −0.26 |
| Housing units | 19,846 ±537 | 62,132 | +2,718 |
Sherman's population since 2000
From 35,082 in 2000 to 52,417 in 2025: up 49.4%. 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 35.3 years old; 23.9% are under 18 and 15.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 61.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 21.2%. 11.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sherman | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.3 ±2.1 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.9% ±1.8 pts | 24.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.8% ±1.4 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Male | 48.9% ±1.5 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 21.2% ±2.4 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 61.0% ±2.7 pts | 71.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.4% ±1.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±1.1 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.3% ±1.7 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 16.8% ±2.5 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±1.0 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 13.5% ±1.6 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.4% ±2.3 pts | 15.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8% ±2.1 pts | 89.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.2% ±2.4 pts | 23.9% | +3.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±1.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.7% ±2.8 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 18,304 households earn less than $58,859 a year (±$6,891), against $72,182 in Grayson County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $58,331 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sherman | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,859 ±$6,891 | $72,182 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,760 ±$5,633 | $98,000 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,342 ±$2,223 | $38,174 | +$4,058 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7% ±2.4 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 19.1% ±5.7 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.8% ±2.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±1.2 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.4% ±1.7 pts | 89.9% | – |
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 52.7% of Sherman's occupied homes and renters 47.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $243,500 by its owner (±$19,171). The median renter pays $1,324 a month including utilities, and 48.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sherman | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $243,500 ±$19,171 | $248,400 | +$88,186 |
| Median gross rent | $1,324 ±$46 | $1,310 | +$241 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.9% ±5.9 pts | 44.2% | +7.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,758 ±$136 | $1,830 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.7% ±3.3 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.3% ±3.3 pts | 33.2% | – |
| Housing units | 19,846 ±537 | 62,132 | +2,718 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3% ±1.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% ±2.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.0% ±3.2 pts | 71.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.8% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.6% ±2.4 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5% ±1.9 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.7% ±1.5 pts | 3.7% | – |
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 1,034 new housing units in Sherman in 2025 (634 in single-family houses), 19.7 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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?
75.3% of Sherman's workers drive alone and 11.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.6%.
| Measure | Sherman | Grayson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.0% ±2.3 pts | 62.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.6% ±0.8 pts | 3.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3% ±2.9 pts | 72.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1% ±2.3 pts | 11.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.2% ±2.1 pts | 12.6% | +6.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.2 min ±1.9 | 25.8 min | +2.4 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?
8 census tracts lie mostly in Sherman, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,818 (Tract 20) to $91,058 (Tract 9.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 17Grayson County | 6,770 | $56,828 |
| Tract 15Grayson County | 7,026 | $63,681 |
| Tract 12Grayson County | 6,281 | $48,554 |
| Tract 13Grayson County | 4,890 | $58,311 |
| Tract 14Grayson County | 5,511 | $51,935 |
| Tract 9.04Grayson County | 5,384 | $91,058 |
| Tract 20Grayson County | 3,897 | $41,818 |
| Tract 9.03Grayson County | 3,374 | $44,529 |
| Tract 11.01Grayson County | 4,477 | $75,417 |
| Tract 18.01Grayson County | 8,229 | $79,063 |
| Tract 19.01Grayson County | 7,767 | $112,544 |
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 Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sherman is the 781st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 74th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Sherman ranks 608th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 74th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 133rd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 570th | 979 |
| Median household income | 608th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 443rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 365th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 287th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 448th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 380th | 877 |
| Median age | 569th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 889th | 973 |
| Work from home | 301st | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 624th | 976 |
Sherman's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, 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?
5 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' public schools in Sherman.