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Sherman, Illinois, in Sangamon county, is 6 miles N of Springfield, Illinois (center to center) and 94 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Springfield metropolitan area. Sherman contains a population of approximately 2,871.
In Sherman, about 64% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Sherman, at least compared to other villages of its size. The village has a large-family feeling.
In 2000, Sherman had a median family income of $75,164. The typical family in Sherman is better off than most in Illinois. The village has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Sherman. Interestingly, lots of people in the village have Bachelor's degrees (or better). In Sherman, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in Sherman.
Sherman has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 83% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the village are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Illinois, which may reflect a commitment to education in the village.
In Sherman, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Sherman strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
Comparing Sherman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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