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The Town of Sherman had a population of 545 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Sherman is located at latitude 34.3593 and longitude -88.8412 in Pontotoc County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Sherman encompass a land area of 1.74 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Pontotoc County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for Town of Sherman are located in Pontotoc County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Union County.
The Town of Sherman has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The Town of Sherman is located within Supervisor District 1, a minor civil division (MCD) of Pontotoc County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 545 (100%) |
| Population Density | 313 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 29 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $52,404 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,140 |
| Median Home Value | $158,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 243 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 118 (48.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 85 (35.0%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 40 (16.5%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 203 |
| Average Household Size | 2.68 |
| Family Households | 152 (74.9%) |
The table below compares Sherman to the other 427 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Mississippi by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 256 | 40th |
| Population Density | # 256 | 40th |
| Median Household Income | # 173 | 60th |
| Per Capita Income | # 168 | 61st |
| Diversity Index | # 282 | 34th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Mississippi Census Data Comparison Tool.
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