Sherwood, AR Demographics

A map of Sherwood's Population by Race

Sherwood, Arkansas has an estimated population of 33,070, a slight increase from the 32,731 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.4% White, 29.4% Black, 4.1% Hispanic, 3.4% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sherwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sherwood has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sherwood, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sherwood is ranked the 13th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sherwood was ranked the 13th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sherwood's White Population

20,309 residents of Sherwood, or 61.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sherwood is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Sherwood ranks 475th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Sherwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 61.4%.

Sherwood is more White than neighboring McAlmont (11.1% White), North Little Rock (43.1% White), Jacksonville (35.2% White), and College Station (14% White). Sherwood is less White than neighboring Gibson (64.2% White).

Sherwood's Black Population

9,718 residents of Sherwood, or 29.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sherwood is considerably higher than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Sherwood ranks 140th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.1%. Black residents' share of Sherwood's population has increased from 25.1% to 29.4%.

Sherwood is more Black than neighboring Gibson (12.5% Black). Sherwood is less Black than neighboring McAlmont (71.6% Black), North Little Rock (44% Black), Jacksonville (48.4% Black), and College Station (86% Black).

Sherwood's Asian Population

490 residents of Sherwood, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sherwood is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Sherwood ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Asian residents' share of Sherwood's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.5%.

Sherwood is more Asian than neighboring Gibson (0% Asian), McAlmont (0% Asian), North Little Rock (0.7% Asian), and College Station (0% Asian). Sherwood is less Asian than neighboring Jacksonville (1.7% Asian).

Sherwood's Hispanic Population

1,341 residents of Sherwood, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sherwood is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Sherwood ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 26.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Sherwood's population has decreased from 5.6% to 4.1%.

Sherwood is more Hispanic than neighboring McAlmont (2.3% Hispanic), and College Station (0% Hispanic). Sherwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Gibson (7.9% Hispanic), North Little Rock (7% Hispanic), and Jacksonville (7.9% Hispanic).

Sherwood's Native American/Other Population

96 residents of Sherwood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sherwood is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sherwood ranks 280th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sherwood's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Sherwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring McAlmont (0% Native American/Other), Jacksonville (0.2% Native American/Other), and College Station (0% Native American/Other). Sherwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gibson (0.9% Native American/Other), and North Little Rock (1.1% Native American/Other).

Sherwood's Multiracial Population

1,116 residents of Sherwood, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sherwood is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Sherwood ranks 244th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Sherwood's population has decreased from 5.2% to 3.4%.

Sherwood is more Multiracial than neighboring College Station (0% Multiracial). Sherwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Gibson (14.5% Multiracial), McAlmont (15% Multiracial), North Little Rock (4.2% Multiracial), and Jacksonville (6.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.