Sherman Authority

Sherman is a middle-income, family-oriented village of 545.

Sherman, Mississippi

With 545 residents, Sherman sits in Lee County, Mississippi as a small civic unit. The median household income stands at $52,404.

Definition and scope

Located in Lee County, Mississippi, Sherman operates within Mississippi's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1 and is part of the Tupelo, MS metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Sherman has approximately 545 residents. The median age is 34.5 years. Roughly 58% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $158,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 83.3%
• Black or African American: 12.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 0.7%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Sherman is $52,404. Poverty rate stands at 22.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.0%. Educational attainment: 14.2% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Sherman:

• Public schools: 20
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 3

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Sherman is Tupelo Regional Airport. Federal court business routes through Lee County Justice Center. Amtrak service is available at Memphis, Tennessee.

Geography and climate

Sherman sits at an elevation of 365 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Mississippi State Authority — state-level reference for Mississippi.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.