Sherman

Village in Sangamon County, Illinois

Aerial view of Sherman, Illinois
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Sherman is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, with 4,673 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 597 ft (182 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Spaulding, 3.5 miles E.

About Sherman

Sherman is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,673 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Springfield metropolitan statistical area. In 2023 the village was hit by a high end EF-2 tornado in the March 31st outbreak.

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Living in Sherman

Median household income
$148,906
Median home value
$297,800
Median rent
$2,041/mo
Median age
45.6
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Sherman, IL population

Sherman had 4,673 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census4,673
Density1,487 per sq mi (574 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sherman at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountySangamon County
TypeVillage
Population4,673 (2020)
Land area3.14 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Water area0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²)
Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Coordinates39.8851° N, 89.6069° W
ZIP code62684
Census code (GEOID)1769342

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Sherman

What county is Sherman in?

Sherman is in Sangamon County, Illinois.

What is the population of Sherman, IL?

4,673 people lived in Sherman at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Sherman, IL?

The ZIP code of Sherman is 62684.

What is the elevation of Sherman?

597 feet (182 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Sherman?

Spaulding (3.5 mi), Riverton (4.6 mi), Grandview (4.7 mi), Cantrall (5.1 mi), Williamsville (6.0 mi).

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