Sherrill, New York facts for kids
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Sherrill
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"The Silver City"
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Location within Oneida County and New York
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 Sherrill, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Oneida |
| Government | |
| • Type | City Manager/ City Commission |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.31 sq mi (5.99 km2) |
| • Land | 2.31 sq mi (5.99 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,077 |
| • Density | 1,331.46/sq mi (513.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
13461
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| Area code(s) | 315 |
| FIPS code | 36-66993 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0965089 |
| Website | City of Sherrill, New York |
Sherrill is a small city in Oneida County, New York. In 2020, about 3,077 people lived there. This makes Sherrill the least populated city in New York State. It is located at the western edge of the Town of Vernon along Route 5. Sherrill is also known as The Silver City.
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History of Sherrill
Sherrill became a city in 1916. This happened through a special law passed by the state government. The city was named after Sherrill Babcock Sherman, the infant son of Congressman James S. Sherman.
Sherrill is special because its city rules say it should be treated like a village within the Town of Vernon. Most cities in New York are not under a town's control. However, the Vernon town government still has power over the Sherrill area.
In 1997, the Oneida tribe bought land inside the city. This led to a discussion about whether they needed to pay taxes on that land.
Geography and Location
Sherrill is located at 43°04′15″N 75°35′57″W / 43.070808°N 75.599124°W. It is right next to the border of Madison County. The United States Census Bureau says the city covers about 2.0 square miles (5.2 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
New York State Route 5 runs through the northern part of the city.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,761 | — | |
| 1930 | 2,150 | 22.1% | |
| 1940 | 2,184 | 1.6% | |
| 1950 | 2,236 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,922 | 30.7% | |
| 1970 | 2,986 | 2.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,830 | −5.2% | |
| 1990 | 2,864 | 1.2% | |
| 2000 | 3,147 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,071 | −2.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,077 | 0.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,147 people living in Sherrill. There were 1,262 households and 879 families. The population density was about 1,554 people per square mile (600 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Sherrill were White (98%). A small number were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 0.83% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 33.6% of households had children under 18. Most households (59.3%) were married couples. About 27.4% of households were single individuals. The average household had 2.48 people.
The median age in the city was 41 years old. About 26.2% of the population was under 18. About 17.1% were 65 or older.
The median income for a household in Sherrill was $48,919. For families, it was $60,573. About 2.2% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 2.6% of those under 18.
Education in Sherrill
Most of Sherrill is part of the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Central School District. This district runs the schools in the area.
E.A. McAllister Elementary School is located right in Sherrill. Older students attend Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Middle School and Vernon-Verona-Sherrill High School.
A small part of Sherrill is also served by the Oneida City School District.
Famous People from Sherrill
- Matt Patricia (born 1974), an American football coach. He used to be the head coach for the Detroit Lions.
- Adam Kemp (born 1990), a professional basketball player.
Interesting Things in Sherrill
- Flatware: Sherrill is known for Sherrill Manufacturing, which makes flatware (like forks, spoons, and knives).
See also
In Spanish: Sherrill (Nueva York) para niños
