Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sherman, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

46,397

Median Agei

35.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61%28,321

Hispanic/Latino

21.2%9,819

Black

9.4%4,346

Two or More

4.6%2,142

Asian

2.5%1,179

Other

0.8%355

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%135

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%100

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.8%2,076

High School Diploma

24.1%7,358

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%2,023

Some College (1+ yr)

16.5%5,055

Associate's Degree

10.6%3,249

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%4,689

Master's Degree

6.5%1,982

Professional Degree

1.6%488

Doctorate

0.7%229

HS or Higher

88.8%

BA or Higher

24.2%

Graduate+

8.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$243,500

Median Renti

$1,324

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.7%9,641

Renter-Occupied

47.3%8,663

Total Units

19,846

Homeownership

52.7%

Vacancy Rate

7.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%397

$50K–$100K

8.4%813

$100K–$150K

14.9%1,432

$150K–$200K

13.4%1,292

$200K–$300K

25.3%2,443

$300K–$500K

25.8%2,491

$500K–$1M

6.3%607

$1M+

1.7%166

Rent Distribution

Under $500

279

$500–$750

129

$750–$1,000

1,229

$1,000–$1,250

1,923

$1,250–$1,500

2,247

$1,500–$2,000

1,871

$2,000+

780

Year Built

2020 or later

3.8%755

2010–2019

10.6%2,099

2000–2009

11.6%2,295

1990–1999

10.2%2,029

1980–1989

14.3%2,846

1970–1979

10.5%2,080

1960–1969

15.3%3,041

1950–1959

11.2%2,218

1940–1949

5%995

1939 or earlier

7.5%1,488

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.2%10,465

Utility Gas

41.9%7,678

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%146

Wood

0.1%15

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$58,859

Mean Household Incomei

$82,760

Per Capita Incomei

$33,342

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

23,462

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.6%657

$10K–$15K

4.6%838

$15K–$20K

2.9%523

$20K–$25K

3%540

$25K–$30K

5.5%1,003

$30K–$35K

3.1%566

$35K–$40K

4.5%817

$40K–$45K

9.4%1,712

$45K–$50K

4.7%862

$50K–$60K

9.3%1,702

$60K–$75K

11.6%2,115

$75K–$100K

11.5%2,103

$100K–$125K

10.3%1,888

$125K–$150K

5.9%1,071

$150K–$200K

5.2%954

$200K+

5.2%953

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

881

Residentsi

1,147

Avg. Tenant Renti

$375/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing298 homes83% occupied$375/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers5 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 870 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $58,859/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

81%

Very low income$18K–$29K/yr

13%

Low income$29K–$47K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

71% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

40% of subsidized households are minority

29% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

58% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,25811.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,569

Germany

215

Canada

177

India

169

United Kingdom

105

Korea

China

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

22,424

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

2,148(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.6%Insured

17.4%Uninsured