Population overview
Sherman County is home to roughly 2,781 people, making up about 0.01% of the total population of Texas. Within the West Texas region, it ranks #40 of 51 counties by population. The combination of 923 square miles of land and 2,781 residents yields a density of about 3.0 people per square mile — characteristic of rural and frontier Texas, with long distances between settlements and large stretches of working ranchland.
How Sherman County compares
Compared with the other 253 Texas counties, Sherman County sits in the bottom 25% of the population distribution. It belongs to the smaller end of Texas counties by population — typical of West Texas, the Panhandle, and the Trans-Pecos.
| Comparison | Population | vs Sherman |
|---|---|---|
| Sherman County | 2,781 | — |
| West Texas region average | 43,626 | +1469% |
| Texas county median | 18,916 | +580% |
| Largest in Texas (Harris) | 5,045,026 | +181310% |
Neighboring county populations
Sherman County shares borders with 3 counties. Comparing population across an adjacent corridor often reveals commuting patterns, school-district pull, and economic gravity.
| County | Seat | Population | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moore County | Dumas | 21,891 | 24.3 |
| Dallam County | Dalhart | 7,508 | 5.0 |
| Hansford County | Spearman | 4,944 | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Sherman County, Texas?+
Sherman County has an estimated population of 2,781 residents, based on the most recent U.S. Census data.
What is the population density of Sherman County?+
Sherman County has a population density of approximately 3.0 people per square mile across its 923 sq mi of land area — characteristic of a rural county.
Where does Sherman County rank among Texas counties by population?+
Sherman County ranks #224 out of 254 Texas counties by total population, accounting for roughly 0.01% of the state's total population.
What is the most populous county near Sherman County?+
Among the 3 counties bordering Sherman, Moore County is the most populous with about 21,891 residents.
How is Sherman County's population measured?+
Population figures are sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau — the decennial census and annual American Community Survey (ACS) population estimates. See our methodology for full sourcing.