Sherrard, Illinois facts for kids
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Sherrard, Illinois
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Sherrard Banking Company building
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Location in Mercer County, Illinois
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 Sherrard, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mercer |
| Township | Richland Grove |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.16 sq mi (3.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.93 sq mi (2.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.23 sq mi (0.60 km2) |
| Elevation | 805 ft (245 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 692 |
| • Density | 745.69/sq mi (288.00/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61281
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-69368 |
Sherrard is a small village located in Mercer County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 692 people lived there.
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Exploring Sherrard's Location
Sherrard is found in the northeastern part of Mercer County. It is about 20 miles northeast of Aledo, which is the main town of the county. The village is also about 16 miles south of Rock Island.
Land and Water Features
The village covers a total area of about 1.16 square miles. Most of this area, about 0.93 square miles, is land. The rest, about 0.23 square miles (or 20%), is water. Sherrard sits on a flat-topped ridge. Water from this ridge flows north into Mill Creek, which then joins the Rock River. Water also flows south into Camp Creek, which connects to the Edwards River. The village also includes two lakes, Frye Lake and Karl Lake. These lakes are reservoirs built in a valley that leads to Camp Creek.
Sherrard's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 826 | — | |
| 1910 | 906 | 9.7% | |
| 1920 | 437 | −51.8% | |
| 1930 | 327 | −25.2% | |
| 1940 | 415 | 26.9% | |
| 1950 | 484 | 16.6% | |
| 1960 | 574 | 18.6% | |
| 1970 | 808 | 40.8% | |
| 1980 | 811 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 697 | −14.1% | |
| 2000 | 694 | −0.4% | |
| 2010 | 640 | −7.8% | |
| 2020 | 692 | 8.1% | |
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In the year 2000, 694 people lived in Sherrard. There were 271 households, and 201 of these were families. The village had about 1,658 people per square mile. Most residents, about 98.27%, were White. A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 1.59% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Household and Age Information
About 34.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households, 60.9%, were married couples. About 11.4% were single mothers with no husband present. The average household had 2.56 people, and the average family had 2.99 people.
The median age in Sherrard was 37 years old.
- 26.1% of people were under 18.
- 9.2% were between 18 and 24.
- 29.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 22.5% were between 45 and 64.
- 12.7% were 65 or older.
The average income for a household was $47,171. For families, the average income was $52,604. About 5% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 10.6% of those under 18.
Education in Sherrard
Students in Sherrard attend public schools. These include Sherrard Elementary School and Sherrard Junior / Senior High School. The school teams are known as the Sherrard Tigers. The elementary school is inside the village. The junior/senior high school is about 2 miles northwest of the village.
Famous People from Sherrard
- Don Nelson: A well-known basketball player for the Boston Celtics. He also became a successful NBA basketball coach. He was an All-American player at the University of Iowa.
- Arthur McCandless Wilson (1902–1979): A professor who taught biography and government at Dartmouth College.
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Sherrard Banking Company building
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Location in Mercer County, Illinois
