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Sherrard, IL


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Sherrard, Illinois

Sherrard, Illinois, in Mercer county, is 14 miles S of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 152 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. There are an estimated 694 people in the village.

The People and Families of Sherrard

In Sherrard, about 64% of adults are married. Many folks in Sherrard are married and settled down.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sherrard had a median family income of $52,604. Sherrard has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($604) in Sherrard. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Sherrard Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Sherrard is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Sherrard, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sherrard strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Sherrard People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Sherrard Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Sherrard Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Sherrard, IL

Comparing Sherrard to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women96
Well-Paid Single Men85
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Senior Citizens44
Racial Diversity34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better109
People Above Poverty97
Median Family Income97
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use54
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents67
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built45
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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