Sherman, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Sherman, Texas is 45,036 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 81st-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $60,935, the median home value is $219,300, and the median age is 35.5.
The population has grown 29.2% since 2010 (38,890 → 50,229).
45,036
Population
970
People / sq mi
$60,935
Median Income
$219,300
Median Home Value
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Sherman covers 46.4 sq mi of land at 970 people per square mile.
About Sherman, TX
What distinguishes Sherman is density: among the most sparsely settled of US cities, around 970 people per square mile. Sherman is a city in Texas with a population of 45,036.
Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $60,935, below the US median of $78,538. About 9.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $219,300, with typical rent around $1,177.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 23.1%, below the national 35.0%. About 9.9% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
Sherman city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Sherman city had a population of 38,890 in 2010 and 50,229 in 2024, a 29.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 50,229 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.86%.
50,229
Population (2024)
38,890
Population (2010)
50,229
Peak (2024)
1.86%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 38,890 |
| 2011 | 39,411 |
| 2012 | 39,461 |
| 2013 | 39,646 |
| 2014 | 40,301 |
| 2015 | 40,961 |
| 2016 | 41,765 |
| 2017 | 42,361 |
| 2018 | 42,983 |
| 2019 | 44,002 |
| 2020 | 43,959 |
| 2021 | 45,062 |
| 2022 | 45,290 |
| 2023 | 47,452 |
| 2024 | 50,229 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$60,935
Median Household Income
$31,990
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$219,300
Median Home Value
$1,177
Median Rent
53.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
90.0%
High School+
23.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
78.9%
Public Transit
9.9%
Work From Home
24.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
24.9%
Foreign Born
82.3%
Non-English at Home
7.0%
Veterans
14.5%
With Disability
83.1%
Health Insurance
95.8%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.5% |
| Information | 9.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.8% |
| Construction | 8.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.4% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Public Administration | 2.8% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sherman, Texas has a population of 45,036 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 81st-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Sherman, Texas is $60,935, with 9.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Sherman, Texas is $219,300, with median monthly rent at $1,177 and a homeownership rate of 53.0%.
The median age in Sherman, Texas is 35.5 years. The population is 48.9% male and 51.1% female.
The population has grown 29.2% since 2010 (38,890 → 50,229).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.