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Sherman, NY
Village in Chautauqua County, New York.
Population
590
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
726
ZIP codes
0
Sherman and its ZIP codes
Sherman at a glance
- Sherman is 72% denser than New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $46,346 a year, 46% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,500 (74% below New York) and median rent is $544 a month.
Local data for Sherman, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sherman, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,346
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$109,500
Median rent
$544/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.2%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (180), Irish Americans (51), Swedish Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chautauqua County. PPP loans are for Sherman.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,771
45,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$922M
FY 2026, $7,220 per person
How people get to work
Sherman, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.9%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sherman, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,002
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
365
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 21°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sherman, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Sherman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChautauquaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| MayvilleVillage | 7.6 mi | 2 |
| PanamaVillage | 8.5 mi | 2.2 |
| RipleyCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Bemus PointVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| WestfieldVillage | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Bear Lake, PABorough | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| North East, PABorough | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| LakewoodVillage | 15 mi | 2 |
| Columbus, PACensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.3 |
| Wattsburg, PABorough | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Corry, PACity | 16 mi | 6 |
| CeloronVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Jamestown WestCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.5 |
| BroctonVillage | 18 mi | 1.8 |
| Sugar Grove, PABorough | 18 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sherman, NY in?
- Sherman is in Chautauqua County, New York.
- What is the population of Sherman, NY?
- About 590 people live in Sherman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sherman?
- Nearby places include Chautauqua (7.3 mi), Mayville (7.6 mi), Panama (8.5 mi), Ripley (9.4 mi), Bemus Point (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023