What kinds of homes are in Sherman, IL?
Sherman, IL has 1,619 (±130) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 515 homes per square mile of land.
77.8% are detached single-family houses.
1.7% are in buildings of two to four units.
0.0% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 1,619 (±130)
- Detached houses
- 77.8%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 1.7%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 0.0%
Homes in Sherman by building size
| Building type | Sherman | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 77.8% (±6.7 points) | 72.5% | 58.2% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 20.6% (±6.7 points) | 6.5% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 1.7% (±1.6 points) | 2.6% | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 2.7% | 6.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 4.0% | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 3.2% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 4.4% | 11.5% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 3.9% | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±2.3 points) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
In Sherman, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is lower than in Sangamon County (11.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (21.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Sherman
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | — | 0.0% (±4.0 points) | — |
| Fancy Creek Township | 3.5 mi | 0.0% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spaulding | 3.6 mi | 0.0% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williams Township | 4.0 mi | 1.5% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield Township | 4.0 mi | 1.8% (±1.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverton | 4.7 mi | 5.8% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cantrall | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±71.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandview | 5.1 mi | 1.0% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Williamsville | 5.6 mi | 3.9% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Sangamon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 35 | Ball Township | 0.4% (±2.1 points) |
| 36 | Leland Grove | 0.1% (±7.1 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Berlin | 0.0% (±67.4 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Cantrall | 0.0% (±71.9 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Curran | 0.0% (±67.9 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Dawson | 0.0% (±24.9 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Sherman | 0.0% (±4.0 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Spaulding | 0.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Thayer | 0.0% (±21.1 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Buffalo Hart Township | 0.0% (±63.6 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Cooper Township | 0.0% (±22.0 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Cotton Hill Township | 0.0% (±13.3 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Curran Township | 0.0% (±9.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 51 places in Sangamon County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sherman
How many homes are in Sherman?
Sherman, IL has an estimated 1,619 (±130) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Sherman houses or apartments?
77.8% are detached houses and 20.6% attached houses, while 1.7% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Sherman?
1.7% of homes in Sherman are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures last updated on .
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