Sherman township, Michigan
Sherman township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sherman township is a geographic entity located in Isabella County, Michigan. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,236. The land area covers 34.72 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,236 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,275 | ±139 | 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 | 1,694 | ±182 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,275 | ±139 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 419 | ±129 |
| Median Home Value | $157,400 | ±$16,679 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,566 | ±$1,028 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,406 | ±$17,182 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,904 | ±$5,811 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.8% | ±14% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 787 | ±443 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | ±3.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,040 | ±220 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 79.8% | ±14.7% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF SHERMAN
GUS Population: 3,246 (2024)
ID: 106502
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
3550 N ROLLAND RD, WEIDMAN MI 48893-9241
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GUS Population: 65,072 (2024)
ID: 166591
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADM. ASSISTANT TO BOARD
200 N MAIN ST, MOUNT PLEASANT MI 48858-2390
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BARRYTON, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | REMUS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | REMUS, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CLARE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | CLARE, MI | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | CLARE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | CLARE, MI | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | MOUNT PLEASANT, MI |
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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M J Murphy Beauty College of Mount Pleasant
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College Vocational | 13.6 mi away | 201 W Broadway, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858 |
9897738629
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SHERMAN TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 3453 NORTH SCHOOL ROAD, WEIDMAN, MI, 48893 |
(989) 644-5131
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Central Michigan University
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College | 14.1 mi away | 106 Warriner Hall, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48859 |
9897744000
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BARRYTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 198 NORTHERN AVENUE, BARRYTON, MI, 49305 |
(989) 382-5288
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Protege Academy
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College Vocational | 14.6 mi away | 4884 E Pickard St, Mt. Pleasant, MI, 48858-2058 |
5173243388
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WHEATLAND TOWNSHIP LIBRARY
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Library | 8.5 mi away | 207 MICHIGAN AVENUE, REMUS, MI, 49340 |
(989) 967-8271
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Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
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College | 15.5 mi away | 5805 East Pickard Street, Mount Pleasant, MI, 48858 |
9893174760
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MORTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.0 mi away | 110 SOUTH JAMES STREET, MECOSTA, MI, 49332 |
(231) 972-8315
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Ferris State University
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College | 22.8 mi away | 1201 S State St, Big Rapids, MI, 49307-2251 |
2315912000
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TATE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.6 mi away | 324 MAIN STREET, BLANCHARD, MI, 49310 |
(989) 561-2480
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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 CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIV, MI US, located 14.5 miles from Sherman township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.5° | 15.9° | 22.7° | 2.11" | — |
| February | 32.3° | 16.5° | 24.4° | 1.72" | — |
| March | 42.7° | 23.6° | 33.1° | 1.95" | — |
| April | 56.2° | 34.0° | 45.1° | 3.57" | — |
| May | 69.4° | 45.8° | 57.6° | 3.71" | — |
| June | 79.5° | 56.5° | 68.0° | 3.87" | — |
| July | 83.7° | 60.7° | 72.2° | 3.22" | — |
| August | 81.5° | 59.0° | 70.2° | 3.84" | — |
| September | 74.0° | 51.3° | 62.6° | 2.82" | — |
| October | 60.2° | 40.5° | 50.3° | 3.52" | — |
| November | 45.8° | 30.9° | 38.3° | 2.79" | — |
| December | 34.8° | 22.4° | 28.6° | 2.35" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weidman CDP | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Lake Isabella village | Village | 2.9 mi | — |
| Beal City CDP | CDP | 6.0 mi | — |
| Barryton village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Mecosta village | Village | 11.2 mi | — |
| Winn CDP | CDP | 13.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2607373200. • 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.