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Sherman, MS


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Sherman, Mississippi

Sherman, Mississippi, in Pontotoc county, is 86 miles S of Jackson, Tennessee (center to center) and 87 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town contains a population of approximately 548.

The People and Families of Sherman

In Sherman, about 55% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Sherman, which is home to many people who live alone.

The town has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sherman had a median family income of $29,844.

Sherman Housing

Sherman has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 67% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Sherman, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Sherman Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Sherman Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sherman, MS

Comparing Sherman to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population97
Racial Diversity72
Well-Paid Single Women58
Children Under 5 Years Old52
Age of the Population48
Senior Citizens45
Well-Paid Single Men27
Male Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married38
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty28
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times88
Working at Home48
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents97
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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