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Sherman, IL
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Population
4,386
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,396
ZIP codes
0
Sherman and its ZIP codes
Sherman at a glance
- Sherman is about 6.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $148,906, 79% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $297,800 (13% above Illinois) and median rent is $2,041 a month.
Local data for Sherman, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sherman, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$148,906
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$297,800
Median rent
$2,041/mo
Homeownership
90.2%
Bachelor's or higher
49.5%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,117), Irish Americans (598), Italian Americans (206).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sangamon County. PPP loans are for Sherman.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,668
130,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,581
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $16,718 per person
How people get to work
Sherman, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.7%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sherman, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
947
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
167
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
38.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sherman, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.0%
U.S. 11.1% -6.1 pts
Cities near Sherman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpauldingVillage | 4.1 mi | 0.8 |
| CantrallVillage | 4.7 mi | 0.3 |
| WilliamsvilleVillage | 5 mi | 1.5 |
| GrandviewVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| RivertonVillage | 5.2 mi | 3.2 |
| AthensCity | 7.7 mi | 1.7 |
| DawsonVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Leland GroveCity | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| JeromeVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Southern ViewVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| SpringfieldCity | 10 mi | 61.3 |
| RochesterVillage | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| ElkhartVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| BuffaloVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| CornlandCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| MechanicsburgVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sherman, IL in?
- Sherman is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Sherman, IL?
- About 4,386 people live in Sherman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sherman?
- Nearby places include Spaulding (4.1 mi), Cantrall (4.7 mi), Williamsville (5 mi), Grandview (5.1 mi), Riverton (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023