Sherman township, Missouri
Sherman township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sherman township is a geographic entity located in Harrison County, Missouri. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 193. The land area covers 35.06 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 193 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 47.9 yrs | ±13.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 31 | ±21 | 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 | 69 | ±43 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 31 | ±21 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 38 | ±36 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,417 | ±$20,059 |
| Per Capita Income | $16,169 | ±$7,290 |
| Poverty Rate | 58.8% | ±36.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 50 | ±47 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±100% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 12 | ±14 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
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: 192 (2024)
ID: 129660
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CPA
PO BOX 186, BETHANY MO 64424-0186
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COUNTY OF HARRISON
GUS Population: 8,186 (2024)
ID: 168737
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
PO BOX 525, BETHANY MO 64424-0525
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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 | CAINSVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | CAINSVILLE, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | GILMAN CITY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | GILMAN CITY, MO | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 07-12 | BETHANY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PATTONSBURG, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | PATTONSBURG, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | RIDGEWAY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | RIDGEWAY, MO | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK | BETHANY, MO |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 7 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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North Central Missouri College
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College | 20.0 mi away | 1301 Main St, Trenton, MO, 64683 |
66035939481418
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BETHANY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 101 N 15TH ST, BETHANY, MO, 64424 |
(660) 425-8008
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JAMESPORT BRANCH
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 101 E MAIN ST, JAMESPORT, MO, 64648 |
(660) 684-6120
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GRUNDY COUNTY-JEWETT NORRIS LIBRARY
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Library | 19.9 mi away | 1331 MAIN ST, TRENTON, MO, 64683 |
(660) 359-3577
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MERCER COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 21.0 mi away | 601 W GRANT ST, PRINCETON, MO, 64673 |
(660) 748-3725
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ALBANY CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.3 mi away | 101 W CLAY ST, ALBANY, MO, 64402 |
(660) 726-5615
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DAVIESS COUNTY LIBRARY
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Library | 22.8 mi away | 306 W GRAND ST, GALLATIN, MO, 64640 |
(660) 663-3222
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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 BETHANY, MO US, located 5.3 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 | 34.0° | 15.6° | 24.8° | 1.00" | 5.4" |
| February | 39.0° | 19.4° | 29.2° | 1.58" | 5.2" |
| March | 51.6° | 29.6° | 40.6° | 2.07" | 3.3" |
| April | 62.7° | 40.6° | 51.6° | 4.01" | 0.3" |
| May | 72.7° | 51.2° | 61.9° | 5.53" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.2° | 61.7° | 71.9° | 5.19" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.6° | 66.1° | 76.4° | 4.96" | 0.0" |
| August | 85.3° | 63.7° | 74.5° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.7° | 55.0° | 66.4° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.3° | 43.1° | 54.2° | 3.05" | 0.1" |
| November | 50.7° | 30.8° | 40.7° | 1.98" | 1.3" |
| December | 38.4° | 21.0° | 29.7° | 1.66" | 5.6" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
| Gilman City city | City | 8.2 mi | — |
| Mount Moriah town | Town | 9.1 mi | — |
| Ridgeway city | City | 9.3 mi | — |
| Coffey city | City | 10.4 mi | — |
| Brimson village | Village | 12.1 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2908167448. • 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.