Sherman County, Nebraska
Sherman County: County in Nebraska, United States
About
Sherman County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 3,152 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,986 inhabitants. Its county seat is Loup City. The county was created 153 years ago in 1870.
Quick Facts about Sherman County
| Population : | 2,986 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Nebraska (United States) |
| Different from : | Sherman County, Sherman County, Sherman County |
| Area : | 1481 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99% |
| Named for : | William Tecumseh Sherman |
| Capital : | Loup City |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1871 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 21:28:55 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.56% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sherman County is located at 41°13'14"N 98°58'34"W (41.2205900, -98.9762100). It has 4 neighbors: Custer County, Greeley County, Howard County and Valley County.
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The largest city of Sherman County is Loup City with a population of 973. Other cities include and Hazard population 66. See all Sherman County cities & populated places.
Sherman County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sherman County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Loup City | 973 | City in Nebraska |
| Litchfield | 248 | Village in the United States |
| Ashton | 183 | Village in Sherman County, Nebraska, United States |
| Rockville | 101 | Town in Nebraska |
| Hazard | 66 | Human settlement in Sherman County, Nebraska, United States of America |
Sherman County has 4 neighbours.
- Custer County county in Nebraska, United States
- Greeley County county in Nebraska, United States
- Howard County county in Nebraska, United States
- Valley County county in Nebraska, United States
- Loup City
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sherman County decreased by 5.56% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,152 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,102 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,078 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,061 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,034 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,036 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,012 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,074 | 2.02% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,044 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,001 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,986 | -0.5% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Sherman County , Kansas county in Oregon, United States with a population of 5,777 people.
- Sherman County , Texas county in Texas, United States with a population of 3,027 people.
- Sherman County , Oregon county in Oregon, United States with a population of 1,801 people.
Nebraska Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Douglas County | 574,332 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Omaha | 478,393 | The largest city in Nebraska and the center of the Omaha metropolitan area. |
| Lancaster County | 320,650 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln | 290,505 | The capital of Nebraska and the center of the Lincoln metropolitan area. |
| Sarpy County | 188,856 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Hall County | 61,028 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Bellevue | 53,270 | The most populous city in Sarpy County, Nebraska. |
| Grand Island | 51,004 | The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska. |
| Buffalo County | 50,114 | County in Wisconsin, United States |
| Dodge County | 36,222 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,299 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Madison County | 34,813 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Lincoln County | 34,347 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Kearney | 34,235 | City in and county seat of Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States |
| Platte County | 33,364 | County in Nebraska, United States |
| Adams County | 31,321 | County in Nebraska, United States |
