Sherman (village), New York facts for kids
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Sherman, New York
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 Sherman, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Chautauqua |
| Town | Sherman |
| Incorporated | 1890 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Land | 0.81 sq mi (2.10 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,539 ft (469 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 649 |
| • Density | 799.26/sq mi (308.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
14781
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| Area code(s) | 716 |
| FIPS code | 36-66949 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0965073 |
Sherman is a small village located in Chautauqua County, New York, United States. It is part of the larger town also named Sherman. You can find the village in the northern part of the town. It sits where several roads meet, including New York State Routes 76 and 430. In 2020, about 681 people lived in Sherman village.
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History of Sherman Village
The village of Sherman officially became a village in 1890. It was named after Roger Sherman, a very important person in American history. Roger Sherman was one of the people who signed the Declaration of Independence. This document declared that the United States was a free country.
The first person to settle in this area was Dearing Dorman. There is a special granite monument on Titus Road today. It marks the exact spot where he first settled.
Where is Sherman Located?
Sherman village covers an area of about 2.2 square kilometers (0.81 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Sherman is special because it is the westernmost village in all of New York State. This means it is further west than any other official village in New York.
People Living in Sherman
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 610 | — | |
| 1880 | 731 | 19.8% | |
| 1890 | 785 | 7.4% | |
| 1900 | 760 | −3.2% | |
| 1910 | 836 | 10.0% | |
| 1920 | 847 | 1.3% | |
| 1930 | 769 | −9.2% | |
| 1940 | 675 | −12.2% | |
| 1950 | 861 | 27.6% | |
| 1960 | 873 | 1.4% | |
| 1970 | 769 | −11.9% | |
| 1980 | 775 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 694 | −10.5% | |
| 2000 | 714 | 2.9% | |
| 2010 | 730 | 2.2% | |
| 2020 | 681 | −6.7% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 677 | −7.3% | |
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In 2000, there were 714 people living in Sherman village. These people lived in 287 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 198 were families.
The village had about 860 people per square mile. Most people living in Sherman were White (about 97.9%). A small number were Native American or Asian. About 1.4% were from two or more racial backgrounds.
Households and Families
About 34% of the households in Sherman had children under 18 living there. More than half (53%) were married couples living together. About 12% of households were led by a female without a husband present.
The average household had about 2.48 people. The average family had about 2.99 people.
Age and Income
The population in Sherman was spread out by age. About 26.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.4% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 37 years old.
The average income for a household in Sherman was about $30,583 per year. For families, the average income was about $37,857 per year.
Education in Sherman
Sherman has one main school called Sherman Central School. This school teaches students from pre-school all the way up to 12th grade.
About 550 students attend the school in total. Each graduating class has around 40 students. The school has a very good attendance rate of 97%. Most of the students (99%) are white/non-Hispanic.
The school has a good student-teacher ratio, which means there are about 14 students for every teacher. On average, the teachers at Sherman Central School have 13 years of experience.
See also
In Spanish: Sherman (villa) para niños
