Sherwood, WI Demographics

A map of Sherwood's Population by Race

Sherwood, Wisconsin has an estimated population of 3,252, a less than 1% change from the 3,271 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.8% White, 2.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.4% Native American/Other, 0.2% Asian, and 0.1% Black. 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 Wisconsin 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 11.5% in 2020 and 8.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sherwood is ranked the 207th most populous place in Wisconsin, out of 808 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 202nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sherwood's White Population

3,114 residents of Sherwood, or 95.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sherwood is significantly higher than in Wisconsin overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Sherwood ranks 187th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Sherwood's population has increased from 94.0% to 95.8%.

Sherwood is more White than neighboring Harrison (86.9% White), Combined Locks (82.6% White), Kaukauna (89% White), and Kimberly (89% White). Sherwood is less White than neighboring Stockbridge (97.3% White).

Sherwood's Black Population

3 residents of Sherwood, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sherwood is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 5.9% of the population is Black. Sherwood ranks 369th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 82.4%. Black residents' share of Sherwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Sherwood is more Black than neighboring Stockbridge (0% Black). Sherwood is less Black than neighboring Harrison (1.2% Black), Combined Locks (3.7% Black), Kaukauna (0.5% Black), and Kimberly (0.3% Black).

Sherwood's Asian Population

5 residents of Sherwood, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sherwood is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Sherwood ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 81.5%. Asian residents' share of Sherwood's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.2%.

Sherwood is more Asian than neighboring Combined Locks (0% Asian), and Stockbridge (0% Asian). Sherwood is less Asian than neighboring Harrison (1.9% Asian), Kaukauna (1.9% Asian), and Kimberly (2.1% Asian).

Sherwood's Hispanic Population

64 residents of Sherwood, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sherwood is lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 8% of the population is Hispanic. Sherwood ranks 657th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 39.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Sherwood's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.0%.

Sherwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Stockbridge (1.2% Hispanic). Sherwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Harrison (6.4% Hispanic), Combined Locks (8.8% Hispanic), Kaukauna (4.6% Hispanic), and Kimberly (4.4% Hispanic).

Sherwood's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Sherwood, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sherwood is comparable to the share in Wisconsin overall, where 0.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Sherwood ranks 636th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sherwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Sherwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring Combined Locks (0.3% Native American/Other), and Kimberly (0% Native American/Other). Sherwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Harrison (1% Native American/Other), Kaukauna (0.6% Native American/Other), and Stockbridge (0.6% Native American/Other).

Sherwood's Multiracial Population

53 residents of Sherwood, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sherwood is slightly lower than in Wisconsin overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Sherwood ranks 449th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 808 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 45.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Sherwood's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.6%.

Sherwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Stockbridge (0.9% Multiracial). Sherwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Harrison (2.5% Multiracial), Combined Locks (4.7% Multiracial), Kaukauna (3.4% Multiracial), and Kimberly (4.2% 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.