Sherman County, Texas

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 923 sqmi, of which 0.2 sqmi (0.02%) is covered by water.

Major highways

• [[Image:US 54.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 54
• [[Image:US 287.svg|25px]] U.S. Highway 287
• [[Image:Texas 15.svg|20px]] State Highway 15

Adjacent counties

• Texas County, Oklahoma (north)
• Hansford County (east)
• Moore County (south)
• Dallam County (west)
• Cimarron County, Oklahoma (northwest)
• Hartley County (southwest)
• Hutchinson County (southeast)

Demographics

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Racial and ethnic composition

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 2,782 and a median age of 35.6 years. 29.0% of residents were under the age of 18, and 14.7% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 109.5 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 108.2 males age 18 and over.

The racial makeup of the county was 57.9% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 1.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.1% Asian,

There were 990 households in the county, of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 58.8% were married-couple households, 17.7% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 18.7% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 21.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 1,150 housing units, of which 13.9% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 73.7% were owner-occupied and 26.3% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 16.6%.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census, 3,186 people, 1,124 households, and 865 families resided in the county. The population density was 4 /mi2. The 1,275 housing units averaged 1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 82.49% White, 0.53% African American, 0.66% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 14.63% from other races, and 1.66% from two or more races. About 27.43% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. In terms of ancestry, 20.3% were German, 7.3% were English, 7.1% were of American, 5.5% were of Irish, 2.6% were of Scottish, and 1.9% were of Dutch.

Of the 1,124 households, 40.7% had children under 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 6.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.0% were not families. About 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.0% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.24.

In the county, the age distribution was 31.4% under 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.50 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 95.70 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $33,179, and for a family was $38,821. Males had a median income of $27,481 versus $21,036 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,210. About 11.90% of families and 16.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.90% of those under age 18 and 12.00% of those age 65 or over.

Communities

Cities

• Stratford (county seat)
• Texhoma (divided city with Texhoma, Oklahoma)

Ghost town

• Coldwater

Politics

Education

School districts include:

• Gruver Independent School District
• Pringle-Morse Consolidated Independent School District
• Stratford Independent School District
• Sunray Independent School District
• Texhoma Independent School District

Residents of Texhoma ISD attend that district's schools and Texhoma Public Schools in Oklahoma for different grade levels.

The Texas Legislature assigns all of Sherman County to the Borger Junior College District.

Gallery

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References

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