Sherman County GIS Maps
Sherman County, Nebraska, has 2,959 residents across 4,013 parcels and covers 565.8 square miles. The population declined 6.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Sherman County is 31163.
Loup City is the county's largest population center. Sherman County also includes 5 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 21 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Sherman County Trends
- Population
- 2,959▾
- Median Home Value
- $135,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,118▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Sherman County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Sherman County Parcels
Sherman County has 4,013 mapped parcels covering 364,501 acres. The median assessed value is $218,005. The median lot size is 15.10 acres. 2,148 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Sherman County Parcel viewer here.
Sherman County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 4,013 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 1 | 0.0% |
| Land use code | 4,013 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 4,013 | 100% |
| Land value | 4,013 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 4,013 | 100% |
| Acreage | 4,013 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 4,013 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Sherman County parcel records.
Sherman County Population
Sherman County had 2,959 residents in 2020. That was 6.1% lower than in 2010. Sherman County had 359 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 5 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Loup City, Litchfield and Ashton.
Population Trend in Sherman County NE
Sherman County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Sherman County Zip Codes
Sherman County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Loup City (68853), Litchfield (68852) and Ashton (68817). Loup City is the largest zip by population, with about 1,573 residents or 53% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 81% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Sherman County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 68853 | Loup City | 1,573 | ▴ 0.9% |
| 68852 | Litchfield | 474 | ▾ -16.1% |
| 68817 | Ashton | 351 | ▾ -9.1% |
| 68871 | Rockville | 230 | ▾ -8% |
| 68844 | Ravenna | 197 | ▾ -13.6% |
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Sherman County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Sherman County Demographics
Sherman County has a median age of 47.9, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 21.9% of residents are under 18, while 27.5% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 27.5% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 18.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Sherman County NE
Median Age
47.9
Under 18
21.9%
Age 65+
27.5%
Bachelor's+
18.8%
Sherman County School Districts
Sherman County is served by 7 public school districts with 2,118 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Centura Public Schools, Ravenna Public Schools and Loup City Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 57% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Sherman County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centura Public Schools | 463 | 21.9% | ▾ -4.5% |
| Ravenna Public Schools | 412 | 19.5% | ▴ 2.7% |
| Loup City Public Schools | 331 | 15.6% | ▾ -2.6% |
| Pleasanton Public Schools | 331 | 15.6% | ▴ 2.5% |
| Central Valley Public Schools | 328 | 15.5% | ▾ -3.2% |
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Sherman County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Sherman County Housing & Real Estate
Sherman County has a median home value of $135,000 and a median gross rent of $866. About 76% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $208,000 and homes spent about 39 days on the market.
Sherman County Housing Mix
Sherman County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Sherman County Housing Trends
Sherman County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Sherman County, NE
Sherman County has 146 business listings across 94 categories. The largest categories in Sherman County business listings are Farm (6, 4.1%), Churches & Religious Organizations (5, 3.4%), and Gas Stations (5, 3.4%). The full Sherman County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Sherman County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Sherman County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Farm | 6 | 4.1% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 5 | 3.4% |
| Gas Stations | 5 | 3.4% |
| Religious Organization | 4 | 2.7% |
| Shipping Center | 4 | 2.7% |
| Beauty Salons | 4 | 2.7% |
| Catholic Church | 4 | 2.7% |
| Parks & Recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 3 | 2.1% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 3 | 2.1% |
Sherman County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Crop Agronomy | Agricultural Service | Loup City |
| Loup City Airport | Airport | Loup City |
| Colony Bar & Grill | American Restaurants | Loup City |
| Shakawa International | Amusement Park | Ashton |
| BL Shoppe | Antique Store | Loup City |
| Ericson Motors | Automotive Dealer | Loup City |
| Carquest Auto Parts | Automotive Parts And Accessories | Loup City |
| Midtown Tire & Auto LLC | Auto Repair | Loup City |
| Oak Creek Saloon | Bars & Nightlife | Ashton |
| Rockin J Bar and Grill | Bar And Grill Restaurant | Rockville |
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Sherman County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Sherman County Basemaps
Sherman County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Sherman County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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