Sherwood, MI Demographics

A map of Sherwood's Population by Race

Sherwood, Michigan has an estimated population of 388, a dramatic increase from the 285 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.2% White, 3.6% Hispanic, 3.4% Native American/Other, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 21.3% in 2020 and 18.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sherwood is ranked the 582nd most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 642nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sherwood's White Population

350 residents of Sherwood, or 90.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sherwood is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Sherwood ranks 440th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's White population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. White residents' share of Sherwood's population has increased from 88.4% to 90.2%.

Sherwood is more White than neighboring Athens (86.9% White), Union City (78.5% White), Bronson (77.3% White), and Burr Oak (79% White). Sherwood is less White than neighboring Colon (93.6% White).

Sherwood's Black Population

0 residents of Sherwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sherwood is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Sherwood ranks 219th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Sherwood's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Sherwood is less Black than neighboring Athens (0.5% Black), Colon (1% Black), Union City (0.9% Black), and Bronson (0.8% Black).

Sherwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Sherwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sherwood is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Sherwood ranks 587th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Sherwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sherwood is less Asian than neighboring Athens (0.7% Asian), Colon (0.2% Asian), Union City (0.3% Asian), Bronson (0.3% Asian), and Burr Oak (0.4% Asian).

Sherwood's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Sherwood, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sherwood is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Sherwood ranks 490th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Sherwood's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.6%.

Sherwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Athens (0.6% Hispanic), and Colon (0.6% Hispanic). Sherwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Union City (6.1% Hispanic), Bronson (16.8% Hispanic), and Burr Oak (17% Hispanic).

Sherwood's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Sherwood, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sherwood is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Sherwood ranks 138th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 225.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sherwood's population has increased from 1.4% to 3.4%.

Sherwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Athens (2.4% Native American/Other), Colon (0% Native American/Other), Union City (0.7% Native American/Other), Bronson (0.3% Native American/Other), and Burr Oak (0% Native American/Other).

Sherwood's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Sherwood, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sherwood is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Sherwood ranks 87th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 38.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Sherwood's population has decreased from 6.3% to 2.8%.

Sherwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Athens (8.9% Multiracial), Colon (4.6% Multiracial), Union City (13.5% Multiracial), Bronson (4.5% Multiracial), and Burr Oak (3.7% 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.