Sherwood, AR

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Sherwood

Neighborhood

Pulaski, AR

North Hills Manor / Autumnbrook

Indian Head Lake Estates

Sylvan Hills / Millers Crossing

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Sherwood

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

36.3%

Households with Children

27.7%

School Enrollment K-12

3,537

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.1%
School Age (5-17): 17.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.4%
Working Age (35-54): 28.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.8%
Seniors (65+): 17.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.8%
High School / GED: 25.7%
Some College or Associate's: 33.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 36.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.0%
Single Parents: 9.7%
Couples & Adults: 38.9%
Living Alone: 33.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 61.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
Asian: 1.5%
Black or African American: 29.4%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 41.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.5%
Other White: 58.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 56.3%
Sub-Saharan African: 0.0%
Caribbean: 0.4%
Other Black: 43.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 67.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 28.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.4%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.5%
Spanish: 2.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.7%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.8%
Elementary (1-4): 5.1%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 5.6%
College / Graduate: 4.7%
Not Enrolled: 76.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources