Sherman town, New York
Sherman town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sherman town is a geographic entity located in Chautauqua County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,636. The land area covers 36.30 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,636 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 34.7 yrs | ±4.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 523 | ±81 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 611 | ±85 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 523 | ±81 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 88 | ±40 |
| Median Home Value | $133,000 | ±$21,637 |
| Median Gross Rent | $774 | ±$120 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $51,953 | ±$10,676 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,462 | ±$5,417 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.1% | ±7.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 199 | ±101 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | ±3.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 538 | ±97 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 69.6% | ±4.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
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TOWN OF SHERMAN
GUS Population: 1,637 (2024)
ID: 109617
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
3628 SHERMAN MAYVILLE RD, SHERMAN NY 14781-9778
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GUS Population: 124,105 (2024)
ID: 170416
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
3 N ERIE ST, MAYVILLE NY 14757-1007
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | BEMUS POINT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | MAYVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | MAYVILLE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-12 | CLYMER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Corry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Corry, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | BEMUS POINT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | North East, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | North East, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | North East, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Jamestown Business College
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College | 17.2 mi away | 7 Fairmount Ave, Jamestown, NY, 14701-4756 |
7166645100
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MINERVA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.9 mi away | 116 MILLER STREET, SHERMAN, NY, 14781 |
(716) 761-6378
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Erie 2 Chautauqua Cattaraugus BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 18.5 mi away | 8685 Erie Rd, Angola, NY, 14006 |
71654944544026
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SMITH MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 21 MILLER AVENUE, CHAUTAUQUA, NY, 14722 |
(716) 357-6296
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Jamestown Community College
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College | 18.6 mi away | 525 Falconer St, Jamestown, NY, 14701 |
7163381000
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ALEXANDER FINDLEY COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 2883 NORTH ROAD, FINDLEY LAKE, NY, 14736 |
(716) 769-6568
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College
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College | 20.7 mi away | 4701 College Drive, Erie, PA, 16563-0001 |
8148986160
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CLYMER-FRENCH CREEK FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 564 CLYMER - SHERMAN ROAD, CLYMER, NY, 14724 |
(716) 355-8823
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Mercyhurst University
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College | 24.4 mi away | 501 E 38th St, Erie, PA, 16546 |
8148242000
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MAYVILLE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.9 mi away | 92 SOUTH ERIE STREET, MAYVILLE, NY, 14757 |
(716) 753-7362
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WESTFIELD 2 SSE, NY US, located 11.0 miles from Sherman town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33.7° | 20.6° | 27.2° | 2.65" | — |
| February | 35.5° | 21.0° | 28.3° | 2.42" | — |
| March | 43.6° | 28.0° | 35.8° | 2.94" | — |
| April | 57.2° | 38.2° | 47.7° | 3.45" | — |
| May | 68.6° | 50.2° | 59.4° | 3.77" | — |
| June | 78.4° | 59.6° | 69.0° | 3.56" | — |
| July | 82.8° | 63.9° | 73.4° | 4.41" | — |
| August | 80.3° | 62.5° | 71.4° | 3.81" | — |
| September | 73.2° | 57.0° | 65.1° | 4.61" | — |
| October | 60.9° | 46.9° | 53.9° | 4.94" | — |
| November | 49.0° | 36.1° | 42.6° | 3.77" | — |
| December | 39.3° | 27.8° | 33.5° | 3.20" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman village | Village | 1.8 mi | — |
| Panama village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Chautauqua CDP | CDP | 7.6 mi | — |
| Mayville village | Village | 9.0 mi | — |
| Bemus Point village | Village | 9.9 mi | — |
| Bear Lake borough | Borough | 10.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3601366960. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.