Sherwood, AR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Sherwood | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,098 | 3,059,436 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1422.1 | 57.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.20% | 0.31% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.8 | 36.6 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,635 | 1,188,527 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Sherwood grew by 4.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 29,972 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Sherwood has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Sherwood | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,977 | $58,772 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.80% | 4.71% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sherwood is about 31% higher than in Arkansas.
Housing
| Metric | Sherwood | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $91,834 | $123,805 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $992 | $913 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.7% | 66.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Sherwood is about 7.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $992 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sherwood spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 181 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sherwood | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.7 | 18.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.4 | 37.0 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 181 | 154 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,610 | $4,780 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 25,669 | 6,306 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,608 | 912 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Sherwood is 22 minutes, longer than the 19 minutes in Arkansas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Sherwood has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Sherwood | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.2% | 22.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 2.48 | 2.54 |
Health
Sherwood has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Sherwood | Arkansas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.1 | 75.5 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.3% | 22.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 23.3% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sherwood, Arkansas.
What is the population of Sherwood, Arkansas?
The population of Sherwood, Arkansas is 30,098, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Sherwood, Arkansas?
The population density of Sherwood, Arkansas is 1422.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Sherwood, Arkansas?
The median household income in Sherwood, Arkansas is $76,977, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Sherwood, Arkansas?
The median home price in Sherwood, Arkansas is $91,834, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Sherwood, Arkansas?
The unemployment rate in Sherwood, Arkansas is 4.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.