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Sherman, CT map Population (year 2000): 3,827. Estimated population in July 2006: 4,138 (+8.1% change)
 

Males: 1,870  (48.9%)
Females: 1,957  (51.1%)

Fairfield County

Median resident age:  42.1 years
Connecticut median age:  37.4 years

Zip codes: 06784.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $83,700 (it was $76,202 in 2000)
Sherman  $83,700
Connecticut:  $60,941

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $427,100 (it was $259,500 in 2000)
Sherman  $427,100
Connecticut:  $271,500

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Races in Sherman:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.4%)
  • Hispanic (1.7%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • Other race (0.6%)
  • Black (0.5%)

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Ancestries: Irish (23.6%), German (21.0%), Italian (18.2%), English (11.2%), United States (5.3%), Polish (4.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 10/1802

Elevation: 475 feet

Land area: 21.8 square miles.

Population density: 189 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).

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For population 25 years and over in Sherman

  • High school or higher: 94.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 42.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 17.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.3%
  • Mean travel time to work: 38.8 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Sherman town

  • Never married: 19.7%
  • Now married: 67.6%
  • Separated: 0.6%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 6.2%

294 residents are foreign born (6.1% Europe, 0.9% Latin America).

This town:  7.7%
Connecticut:  10.9%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Sherman, Connecticut in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Sherman to the number of sex offenders is 4123 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this town is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Sherman:  1.0% ($2,719)
Connecticut:  1.8% ($2,961)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Danbury, CT (12.0 miles , pop. 74,848).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: North Hempstead, NY (56.2 miles , pop. 222,611).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (56.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities: New Milford, CT (5.5 miles ), New Fairfield, CT (6.7 miles ), Pawling, NY (6.9 miles ), Putnam Lake, NY (7.8 miles ), Patterson, NY (8.5 miles ), Dover, NY (9.8 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 24 buildings, average cost: $168,800
  • 1997: 24 buildings, average cost: $213,600
  • 1998: 23 buildings, average cost: $229,400
  • 1999: 25 buildings, average cost: $184,600
  • 2000: 27 buildings, average cost: $223,200
  • 2001: 28 buildings, average cost: $307,400
  • 2002: 40 buildings, average cost: $179,000
  • 2003: 20 buildings, average cost: $328,000
  • 2004: 23 buildings, average cost: $263,000
  • 2005: 23 buildings, average cost: $263,000
  • 2006: 8 buildings, average cost: $276,100

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Latitude: 41.57 N, Longitude: 73.50 W


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Unemployment in September 2007:
Here:  3.2%
Connecticut:  4.3%


Unemployment by year (%)


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Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (12%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Professional and commercial equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Publishing, and motion picture and sound recording industries (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Educational services (15%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (12%)
  • Health care (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
  • Public administration (4%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (5%)
  • Computer specialists (5%)
  • Top executives (4%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (3%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers (3%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (3%)


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Sherman-area historical tornado activity is near Connecticut state average. It is 16% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 43.3 miles away from the Sherman town center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/29/1995, a category 4 tornado 43.6 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 24 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Sherman:
  • NEW MILFORD HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; NEW MILFORD, CT)
  • DANBURY HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; DANBURY, CT)
  • STAMFORD HOSPITAL (about 21 miles; STAMFORD, CT)

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Sherman:
  • DANBURY MUNI (about 15 miles; DANBURY, CT; ID: DXR)
  • DUTCHESS COUNTY (about 27 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; ID: POU)
  • WESTCHESTER COUNTY (about 38 miles; WHITE PLAINS, NY; ID: HPN)
Other public-use airports nearest to Sherman:
  • CANDLELIGHT (about 4 miles; NEW MILFORD, CT; ID: 6Y2)
  • CANDLELIGHT FARMS (about 4 miles; NEW MILFORD, CT; ID: 11N)
  • STORMVILLE (about 16 miles; STORMVILLE, NY; ID: N69)

Local government website: www.townofsherman.org

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sherman:
  • WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; DANBURY, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,297)
  • UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT (about 21 miles; Bridgeport, CT; FT enrollment: 2,162)
  • VASSAR COLLEGE (about 22 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; FT enrollment: 2,374)
  • MARIST COLLEGE (about 29 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; FT enrollment: 4,646)
  • DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 29 miles; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; FT enrollment: 4,112)
  • NAUGATUCK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 31 miles; WATERBURY, CT; FT enrollment: 2,834)
  • FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; FAIRFIELD, CT; FT enrollment: 4,197)
Public elementary/middle schools in Sherman:
  • SHERMAN SCHOOL (Students: 494; Location: 2 ROUTE 37 EAST; Grades: PK - 08)
  • HOMEBOUND (Location: 2 ROUTE 37 EAST; Grades: PK - 12)
Library in Sherman:
  • SHERMAN LIBRARY ASSN. (Operating income: $137,787; Location: 1 SHERMAN CENTER; 20,105 books; 521 audio materials; 2,324 video materials; 20 serial subscriptions)

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Notable locations in Sherman: Camp Allen (A), Camp Mauwehu (B), Sherman Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Sherman: Sherman Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: North Cemetery (1), Sherman Center Cemetery (2), Coburn Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes, reservoirs, and swamps: Spring Lake (A), Jennings Pond (B), Valley Pond (C), Deer Pond (D), Green Pond (E), Haviland Millpond (F), Timber Lake (G), Lake Mauweehoo (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tollgate Brook (A), Sawmill Brook (B), Greenwood Brook (C), Glen Brook (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Sherman include: Sherman Town Park (1), Colonial Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beach: Pine Ledge (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Post office: Sherman Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.7 people
Connecticut:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  76.2%
Whole state:  67.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.9%
Whole state:  5.3%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  3.1%
Whole state:  7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This town:  1.4%
Whole state:  3.9%

Sherman compared to Connecticut state average:
  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.


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Banks with branches in Sherman (2007 data):
  • Webster Bank, National Association: Sherman Branch at Routes 37 And 39, branch established on 1976-02-09. Info updated 2006-10-31: Bank assets: $16,847.6 mil, Deposits: $12,556.9 mil, headquarters in Waterbury, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 182 total offices, Holding Company: Webster Financial Corporation



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4.62% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($99,145 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.62%
Connecticut average:  5.12%

0.20% of residents moved from foreign countries ($3,364 average AGI)
Fairfield County:  0.20%
Connecticut average:  0.19%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from New Haven County, CT  0.68% ($52,105 average AGI)
from Westchester County, NY  0.53% ($116,933)
from New York County, NY  0.33% ($276,003)


5.91% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($93,808 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.91%
Connecticut average:  5.64%

0.12% of residents moved to foreign countries ($3,488 average AGI)
Fairfield County:  0.12%
Connecticut average:  0.11%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to New Haven County, CT  1.29% ($53,789 average AGI)
to New York County, NY  0.34% ($140,435)
to Litchfield County, CT  0.25% ($63,262)


Strongest AM radio stations in Sherman:
  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WINE (940 AM; 1 kW; BROOKFIELD, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGSM (740 AM; 25 kW; HUNTINGTON, NY; Owner: K RADIO LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sherman:
  • WRKI (95.1 FM; BROOKFIELD, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • W206AW (89.1 FM; PAWLING, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE, INC.)
  • WDBY (105.5 FM; PATTERSON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDAQ (98.3 FM; DANBURY, CT; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WRNQ (92.1 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQQQ (103.3 FM; SHARON, CT; Owner: THE RIDGEFIELD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W218AV (91.5 FM; WARREN, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WPDH (101.5 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSPK (104.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFNP (88.7 FM; ROSENDALE, NY; Owner: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK)
  • WRHV (88.7 FM; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: WMHT EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCZX (97.7 FM; HYDE PARK, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGSK (90.1 FM; SOUTH KENT, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WRRB (96.9 FM; ARLINGTON, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKZE-FM (98.1 FM; SALISBURY, CT; Owner: JOHNSON DEVELOPMENT, INC.)
  • WBWZ (93.3 FM; NEW PALTZ, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WRWD-FM (107.3 FM; HIGHLAND, NY; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXCI (91.7 FM; DANBURY, CT; Owner: WESTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Sherman:
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)
  • WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
  • WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEDW (Channel 49; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W22BN (Channel 22; DANBURY, CT; Owner: it COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

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