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Sherwood, Wisconsin, in Calumet county, is 9 miles SE of Appleton, Wisconsin (center to center) and 80 miles N of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The people of the village are in the Appleton - Oshkosh - Neenah metropolitan area. Sherwood has a population of 1,550.
In Sherwood, about 76% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Sherwood. "Full house" describes much of the households in the village, with the many large families there. Sherwood is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones.
Among adults, males are better represented than women in the village.
In 2000, Sherwood had a median family income of $67,303. Sherwood is full of successful families and individuals. The village has a large middle class. Sherwood benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sherwood residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Sherwood, 89% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the village may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Sherwood has higher property taxes than most places in Wisconsin, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Sherwood, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Sherwood strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wisconsin):
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| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Sherwood to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wisconsin (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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