Sherman County, Texas

Not to be confused with Sherman, Texas.

Sherman County, Texas
County
Sherman County Courthouse
Sherman County Courthouse
Map of Texas highlighting Sherman County
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Coordinates: 36°17′N 101°53′W / 36.28°N 101.89°W / 36.28; -101.89
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1889
Named afterSidney Sherman
SeatStratford
Largest cityStratford
Area
 • Total
923 sq mi (2,390 km2)
 • Land923 sq mi (2,390 km2)
 • Water0.2 sq mi (0.52 km2)  0.02%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,782 Decrease
 • Density3/sq mi (1.2/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district13th
Websitewww.co.sherman.tx.us Edit this at Wikidata

Sherman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2020 census, its population was 2,782.[1] Its county seat is Stratford.[2] The county was created in 1876 and organized in 1889.[3] It is named for Sidney Sherman, who fought in the Texas Revolution. Though both Sherman County and Sherman, Texas, are named for the same person, the city of Sherman is located in Grayson County, about 430 miles to the southeast.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 923 square miles (2,390 km2), of which 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (0.02%) is covered by water.[4]

Major highways

Adjacent counties

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
189034—
1900104205.9%
19101,4761,319.2%
19201,473−0.2%
19302,31457.1%
19402,026−12.4%
19502,44320.6%
19602,6056.6%
19703,65740.4%
19803,174−13.2%
19902,858−10.0%
20003,18611.5%
20103,034−4.8%
20202,782−8.3%
2023 (est.)2,678[5]−3.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]
1850–1900[7] 1910[8]
1920[9] 1930[10] 1940[11]
1950[12] 1960[13] 1970[14]
1980[15] 1990[16] 2000[17]
2010[18] 2020[19]

Racial and ethnic composition

Sherman County, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[20] Pop 2010[21] Pop 2020[19] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 2,263 1,762 1,362 71.03% 58.08% 48.96%
Black or African American alone (NH) 15 12 10 0.47% 0.40% 0.36%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 15 11 5 0.47% 0.36% 0.18%
Asian alone (NH) 1 6 2 0.03% 0.20% 0.07%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 0 0 0 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Other race alone (NH) 0 1 6 0.00% 0.03% 0.22%
Mixed or multiracial (NH) 18 15 82 0.56% 0.49% 2.95%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 874 1,227 1,315 27.43% 40.44% 47.27%
Total 3,186 3,034 2,782 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 2,782 and a median age of 35.6 years. 29.0% of residents were under the age of 18, and 14.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 109.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 108.2 males age 18 and over.[22]

The racial makeup of the county was 57.9% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1% Asian, <0.1% Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander, 18.8% from some other race, and 21.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 47.3% of the population.[23]

<0.1% of residents lived in urban areas, while 100.0% lived in rural areas.[24]

There were 990 households in the county, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 58.8% were married-couple households, 17.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 18.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[22]

There were 1,150 housing units, of which 13.9% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 73.7% were owner-occupied and 26.3% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 16.6%.[22]

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, 3,186 people, 1,124 households, and 865 families resided in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1.5 people/km2). The 1,275 housing units averaged 1 units per square mile (0.39 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 82.49% White, 0.53% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 14.63% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. About 27.43% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. In terms of ancestry, 20.3% were German, 7.3% were English, 7.1% were of American, 5.5% were of Irish, 2.6% were of Scottish, and 1.9% were of Dutch.[25]

Of the 1,124 households, 40.7% had children under 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were not families. About 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.24.[25]

In the county, the age distribution was 31.4% under 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.50 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 95.70 males.[25]

The median income for a household in the county was $33,179, and for a family was $38,821. Males had a median income of $27,481 versus $21,036 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,210. About 11.90% of families and 16.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.90% of those under age 18 and 12.00% of those age 65 or over.[25]

Communities

Cities

Ghost town

Politics

United States presidential election results for Sherman County, Texas[26]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
1912 22 14.47% 96 63.16% 34 22.37%
1916 39 19.31% 152 75.25% 11 5.45%
1920 77 30.68% 170 67.73% 4 1.59%
1924 87 29.00% 188 62.67% 25 8.33%
1928 248 64.42% 137 35.58% 0 0.00%
1932 91 14.94% 515 84.56% 3 0.49%
1936 34 5.65% 568 94.35% 0 0.00%
1940 82 13.38% 528 86.13% 3 0.49%
1944 97 16.61% 454 77.74% 33 5.65%
1948 98 16.55% 479 80.91% 15 2.53%
1952 669 67.71% 317 32.09% 2 0.20%
1956 481 55.35% 383 44.07% 5 0.58%
1960 686 69.08% 305 30.72% 2 0.20%
1964 629 57.60% 462 42.31% 1 0.09%
1968 723 51.79% 297 21.28% 376 26.93%
1972 996 84.34% 169 14.31% 16 1.35%
1976 679 47.95% 718 50.71% 19 1.34%
1980 1,128 77.47% 286 19.64% 42 2.88%
1984 1,269 83.27% 246 16.14% 9 0.59%
1988 1,145 76.38% 340 22.68% 14 0.93%
1992 851 62.16% 261 19.07% 257 18.77%
1996 809 70.78% 243 21.26% 91 7.96%
2000 998 85.81% 144 12.38% 21 1.81%
2004 942 88.37% 124 11.63% 0 0.00%
2008 884 86.67% 127 12.45% 9 0.88%
2012 908 87.48% 121 11.66% 9 0.87%
2016 807 86.31% 96 10.27% 32 3.42%
2020 886 89.31% 91 9.17% 15 1.51%
2024 817 93.26% 48 5.48% 11 1.26%
United States Senate election results for Sherman County, Texas1[27]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 8,022 81.92% 1,756 17.93% 14 0.14%

Education

School districts include:[28]

Residents of Texhoma ISD attend that district's schools and Texhoma Public Schools in Oklahoma for different grade levels.[29]

The Texas Legislature assigns all of Sherman County to the Borger Junior College District.[30]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Sherman County, Texas". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Texas: Individual County Chronologies". Texas Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. 2008. Retrieved May 26, 2015.
  4. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  5. ^ {{cite web|title=2023 Population Estimates (PEP)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2023/pep/charv?get=NAME%2CPOP&for=county%3A421&in=state%3A48&MONTH=7&YEAR=2023&UNIVERSE=R&AGE=0000&SEX=0%7Cwebsite=United States Census Bureau|access-date=February 22, 2026|df=mdy}
  6. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". US Census Bureau.
  7. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  8. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  9. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ a b "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Sherman County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Sherman County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  21. ^ "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Sherman County, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  22. ^ a b c "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  23. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  24. ^ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved January 11, 2026.
  25. ^ a b c d "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  26. ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  27. ^ "2024 Senate Election (Official Returns)". Commonwealth of Texas by county. November 5, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
  28. ^ Geography Division (December 22, 2020). 2020 Census - School District Reference Map: Sherman County, TX (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved October 5, 2025. - Text list
  29. ^ Wallace, Linda (November 17, 1991). "In Texhoma, A Bridge Over Interstate Rivalry". Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia. p. A02 – via Newspapers.com.
  30. ^ Texas Education Code Sec. 130.169. BORGER JUNIOR COLLEGE DISTRICT SERVICE AREA.. Retrieved on October 5, 2025.

36°17′N 101°53′W / 36.28°N 101.89°W / 36.28; -101.89

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