City safety & data profile

ShermanTX

Sherman, TX is a 41K-resident city in Grayson County with a median household income of $58,859.

Grayson County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Sherman, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Sherman has a population larger than 74% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $243,500, and 3 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

41K
Population
Top 26%
By size
$58,859
Median income
$243,500
Median home
12.7%
Poverty rate

The read on Sherman

Sherman posts a median household income higher than 20% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 3 hospitals serve the Sherman area.

Top 80%
by median income, US cities
3
hospitals in & near Sherman

Where Sherman income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$58,859 Bottom 20% higher than 20% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Sherman, TX beyond the headline numbers

Sherman sits inside Grayson County, Texas, at roughly 33.64°N, -96.61°W. Population 40,667, $58,859 median household income. Median home value $243,500, median rent $1,324. Poverty rate 12.7%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Sherman's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 41.7%, then high blood pressure at 34.9%. 3 hospitals in/around Sherman, 2.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Sherman from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
40,667
Sherman
Median Income
$58,859
-13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$243,500
+7% vs avg
Median Age
35.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Grayson County) - Sherman's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
143K+18%
Median Income
$72,182+55%
Median Home Value
$248,400+138%
Poverty Rate
11.2%-29%
Unemployment
3.1%-68%

Economics

Economics indicators for Sherman, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,324/mo
Poverty Rate
12.7% -11% vs avg
Unemployment 2.6%
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.2%
Work From Home 11.2%
Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 67.2%
African American 9.5%
Asian 2.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
41.7%
High Blood Pressure
34.9%
Obesity
34.3%
Physical Inactivity
28.9%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Binge Drinking
16.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.6%
Current Smoking
14.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
14%
Diabetes
12.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.1%
Annual Checkup 74.2%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.3%
Stroke
3.6%

Hospitals 3 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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1
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0
Average Rating
2.5/5
Total Hospitals
3
With ER
2
BAYLOR SCOTT AND WHITE SURGICAL HOSPITAL AT SHERMA
SHERMAN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
WILSON N JONES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
SHERMAN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Sherman, TX? ▼
Sherman, TX has a population of 40,667 people, located in Grayson County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Sherman? ▼
The median household income in Sherman, TX is $58,859 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
What is the median home value in Sherman? ▼
The median home value in Sherman, TX is $243,500. Median rent is $1,324/month.
What are the top health concerns in Sherman? ▼
The top health indicators in Sherman include Short Sleep Duration (41.7%), High Blood Pressure (34.9%), Obesity (34.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Sherman? ▼
Sherman has 3 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Sherman? ▼
The median age in Sherman, TX is 35.3 years. 24.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Sherman, TX is located in Grayson County, Texas. With a population of 41K and a $58,859 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 3 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Sherman area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Sherman's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Sherman area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Sherman against Texas peers on any ranking lens. Explore Texas

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Grayson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.