Sherman, Maine facts for kids
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Sherman, Maine
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Location of Sherman, Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Aroostook |
| Villages | Sherman Sherman Mills Woodbridge Corner |
| Area | |
| • Total | 40.53 sq mi (104.97 km2) |
| • Land | 40.04 sq mi (103.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.49 sq mi (1.27 km2) |
| Elevation | 607 ft (185 m) |
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| • Total | 815 |
| • Density | 20/sq mi (7.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
04776
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-67790 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582723 |
Sherman is a small town located in Aroostook County, Maine, in the United States. In 2020, about 815 people lived there. It's a quiet place in a beautiful part of Maine.
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Exploring Sherman's Location
Sherman is found in the northern part of Maine. It covers a total area of about 40.53 square miles (104.97 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Understanding Sherman's Population
The number of people living in Sherman has changed over many years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown and shrunk since 1850.
How Many People Live in Sherman?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 194 | — | |
| 1870 | 701 | — | |
| 1880 | 798 | 13.8% | |
| 1890 | 909 | 13.9% | |
| 1900 | 980 | 7.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,053 | 7.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,134 | 7.7% | |
| 1930 | 1,027 | −9.4% | |
| 1940 | 1,058 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,029 | −2.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,034 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 949 | −8.2% | |
| 1980 | 1,021 | 7.6% | |
| 1990 | 1,027 | 0.6% | |
| 2000 | 937 | −8.8% | |
| 2010 | 848 | −9.5% | |
| 2020 | 815 | −3.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 848 people living in Sherman. These people lived in 363 different homes. About 247 of these homes were families.
Who Lives in Sherman?
The town had about 21 people per square mile in 2010. Most people living in Sherman were White (97.9%). A smaller number were Native American (1.2%) or from two or more races (0.9%).
Many homes (22.9%) had children under 18 living there. More than half of the homes (55.1%) were married couples. About 11.8% of homes had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average family had about 2.77 people.
The average age of people in Sherman was 48.8 years old. About 19% of residents were under 18. About 19.2% were 65 years or older. The number of males and females in the town was almost equal.
See also
In Spanish: Sherman (Maine) para niños
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