How long is the commute from Sherman, TX?
Workers who live in Sherman, TX take an average of 23.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.3% of workers drive alone to work.
0.2% take public transportation.
1.6% of workers walk to work.
11.2% work from home.
4.7% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.2 minutes (±1.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.2%
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Households without a car
- 4.7%
How people in Sherman get to work
| Means of transportation | Sherman | Grayson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.3% (±2.9 points) | 72.5% | 71.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 10.1% (±2.3 points) | 11.6% | 10.0% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.2% (±0.2 points) | 0.4% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.6% (±0.6 points) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.6% (±0.7 points) | 1.4% | 1.8% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 11.2% (±2.1 points) | 12.6% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
In Sherman, the average commute is lower than in Grayson County (25.8 minutes).
It is also lower than in Texas (26.7 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Sherman, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Grayson County (0.4%).
It is also lower than in Texas (0.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Grayson County, Sherman ranks 14 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 936 of 1,403.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Sherman
| Vehicles available | Sherman | Grayson County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% (±1.5 points) | 3.7% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.9% (±2.9 points) | 30.7% | 33.0% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.7% (±3.3 points) | 38.9% | 39.3% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 20.7% (±2.8 points) | 26.7% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Sherman, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Grayson County (3.7%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Sherman
| Sherman | Grayson County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 11.2% (±2.1 points) | 12.6% (±1.5 points) | 14.4% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±1.2 points) | 95.1% (±0.9 points) | 96.3% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 91.4% (±1.7 points) | 89.9% (±1.1 points) | 91.4% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Sherman, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Grayson County (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from Texas (91.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Sherman
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman | — | 23.2 minutes (±1.9) | — |
| Knollwood | 4.2 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Southmayd | 4.7 mi | 28.2 minutes (±3.9) | Higher |
| Dorchester | 7.6 mi | 31.9 minutes (±11.2) | Not measurably different |
| Howe | 8.4 mi | 25.2 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Denison | 9.9 mi | 19.4 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Pottsboro | 10 mi | 28.3 minutes (±5.1) | Not measurably different |
| Tom Bean | 11 mi | 26.8 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Bells | 12 mi | 30.1 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Denison, TX (19.4 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Southmayd, TX (28.2 minutes), Bells, TX (30.1 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Grayson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 7 (tie) | Tioga | 29.8 minutes (±3.9) |
| 9 | Gunter | 29.7 minutes (±7.7) |
| 10 | Pottsboro | 28.3 minutes (±5.1) |
| 11 | Southmayd | 28.2 minutes (±3.9) |
| 12 | Tom Bean | 26.8 minutes (±3.6) |
| 13 | Howe | 25.2 minutes (±3.2) |
| 14 | Sherman | 23.2 minutes (±1.9) |
| 15 | Whitesboro | 23.1 minutes (±4.7) |
| 16 | Knollwood | 20.8 minutes (±4.4) |
| 17 | Denison | 19.4 minutes (±1.8) |
Showing 10 of 17 places in Grayson 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 long is the average commute in Sherman?
Workers who live in Sherman, TX take an average of 23.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Sherman without a car?
4.7% of households in Sherman have no vehicle, and 0.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Sherman?
11.2% (±2.1 points) of workers who live in Sherman worked from home, and 91.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman city, Texas
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sherman city, Texas
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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