Sherman, Sheboygan County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sherman, Wisconsin
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Location of Sherman, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Sheboygan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 34.3 sq mi (88.8 km2) |
| • Land | 34.2 sq mi (88.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
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| • Total | 1,520 |
| • Density | 44.4/sq mi (17.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-73425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584148 |
| Website | www.townofshermanwi.com |
Sherman is a town located in Sheboygan County, Wisconsin, United States. In the year 2000, about 1,520 people lived there. Sherman is part of the larger Sheboygan area.
Two smaller communities, Gooseville and Silver Creek, are also found within the town of Sherman.
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History of Sherman, Wisconsin
How Sherman Got Its Name
The town of Sherman was first created in 1850. Back then, it was called the town of Abbott. It was named after a family.
During the Civil War, the Abbott family supported the Confederate side. Because of this, they had to leave the town. On March 25, 1865, the town's name was changed. It was renamed Sherman to honor Union General William Tecumseh Sherman.
Even today, there is still one reminder of the original name: Abbott Road.
Geography of Sherman
Where is Sherman Located?
Sherman is a town in Wisconsin. It covers a total area of about 34.3 square miles (88.8 square kilometers).
Most of this area, about 34.2 square miles (88.7 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
People and Population in Sherman
Who Lives in Sherman?
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 1,520 people living in Sherman. These people lived in 533 households, and 429 of these were families.
The town had about 44.4 people living in each square mile (17.1 people per square kilometer). There were 544 homes available, with about 15.9 homes per square mile (6.1 per square kilometer).
Diversity in Sherman
Most of the people in Sherman were White, making up about 98.36% of the population. A smaller number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian.
About 1.45% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 533 households, about 37.7% had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 71.7%, were married couples living together.
About 16.5% of all households had only one person living in them. And 6.4% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older. On average, there were 2.85 people in each household and 3.20 people in each family.
Age Groups in Sherman
The population in Sherman was spread out across different age groups:
- About 27.8% of the people were under 18 years old.
- About 7.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 30.4% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 24.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 9.9% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Sherman was 38 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 104.3 males.
Income Levels
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sherman was $52,375. For families, the average income was $60,625.
Men earned an average of $38,750, while women earned about $26,019. The average income per person in the town was $21,710.
A small number of families (2.1%) and people (3.8%) lived below the poverty line. This included 4.7% of those under 18 and 2.3% of those aged 65 or older.
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Location of Sherman, Wisconsin
See also
In Spanish: Sherman (condado de Sheboygan, Wisconsin) para niños
