Sherwood, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sherwood, Wisconsin
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Location of Sherwood in Calumet County, Wisconsin.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Calumet |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.52 sq mi (9.11 km2) |
| • Land | 3.46 sq mi (8.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km2) |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
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| • Total | 3,270 |
| • Density | 880.38/sq mi (339.95/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-73525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1574041 |
Sherwood is a small village located in Calumet County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In 2010, about 2,713 people lived there. The old community of High Cliff is now part of Sherwood.
Sherwood started as a small community within the Town of Harrison. It was named after a Civil War veteran who drove a stagecoach and later ran a tavern nearby. Sherwood officially became a village on June 28, 1968.
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About Sherwood's Location
Sherwood is found at 44°10′25″N 88°16′31″W / 44.17361°N 88.27528°W. It covers a total area of about 3.52 square miles (9.11 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.46 square miles (8.96 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.06 square miles (0.15 square kilometers), is water.
Sherwood's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1970 | 350 | — | |
| 1980 | 372 | 6.3% | |
| 1990 | 837 | 125.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,550 | 85.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,713 | 75.0% | |
| 2020 | 3,270 | 20.5% | |
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The number of people living in Sherwood has grown a lot over the years. In 1970, only 350 people lived there. By 2020, the population had increased to 3,270 people.
Who Lives in Sherwood? (2010 Census)
In 2010, there were 2,713 people living in Sherwood. These people made up 986 households and 830 families. The village had about 784 people per square mile (303 people per square kilometer). There were also 1,027 homes, with about 297 homes per square mile (115 homes per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Sherwood were White (96.8%). A smaller number were African American (0.5%), Native American (0.5%), or Asian (0.8%). Some people were from other races (0.4%) or from two or more races (1.0%). About 1.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (40.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (76.5%) were married couples. About 12.2% of households were single people living alone.
The average age of people in Sherwood was 40 years old. About 28.1% of residents were under 18. Another 28.1% were between 25 and 44 years old. About 29.9% were between 45 and 64 years old. And 10.2% were 65 or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (49.9%) and females (50.1%).
Images for kids
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Looking east at WIS-55/WIS-114.
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Village hall
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Sherwood Community Center
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Post office
See also
In Spanish: Sherwood (Wisconsin) para niños
