Sherwood, Arkansas

Climate

Sherwood lies in the humid subtropical climate zone (Köppen Cfa). Sherwood experiences all four seasons and does receive cold air masses from the north. July is the hottest month of the year, with an average high of 92 °F (33 °C) and an average low of 73 °F (23 °C). Temperatures above 100 °F (37.8 °C) are somewhat common. January is the coldest month with an average high of 50 °F (10 °C) and an average low of 33 °F (1 °C). The city's highest temperature was 110 °F (43.3 °C), recorded in July 1986. The lowest temperature recorded was −6 °F (−21.1 °C), in January 1985.

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, Sherwood had a population of 32,731, 13,764 households, and 8,324 families. The median age was 39.9 years. 22.8% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.8% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 89.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 86.0 males age 18 and over.^[16][17]

95.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 4.6% lived in rural areas.^[18]

There were 13,764 households in Sherwood, of which 30.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 46.6% were married-couple households, 17.4% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 31.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.^[16]

There were 14,799 housing units, of which 7.0% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 9.8%.^[16]

2010 census

As of the census^[19] of 2010, there were 29,523 people, 12,207 households, and 8,314 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 75.3% White, 18.5% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.6% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. 4.0% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 12,207 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.92.

2000 census

As of the census^[19] of 2000, there were 21,511 people, 8,798 households, and 6,211 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,557.9 inhabitants per square mile (601.5/km²). There were 9,272 housing units at an average density of 671.5 per square mile (259.3/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.23% White, 17.83% Black or African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 1.24% from two or more races. 2.05% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 8,798 households, out of which 32.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.90.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 32.0% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $44,838, and the median income for a family was $51,510. Males had a median income of $34,133 versus $25,757 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,515. In Sherwood, 6.3% of the population and 5.4% of families were below the poverty line. In addition, 9.7% of those under the age of 18 and 4.2% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.

Places of interest

The Roundtop Filling Station is a historic gasoline filling station listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Library

The Central Arkansas Library System includes the Amy Sanders Library in Sherwood, which is a 9,800 square feet (910 m²) facility that offers a variety of books, DVDs, public computers, and wireless Internet access. The library, named in 1988 in honor of Amy Sanders, Sherwood's city clerk for more than 14 years, offers numerous children's programs.^[21]

Public schools

Public education is administered by the Pulaski County Special School District. Schools located in Sherwood include:^[23]

Private schools

• Abundant Life Christian Academy^{[citation needed]}
• Victory Baptist Elementary School^[24]
• Central Arkansas Christian Schools
• Immaculate Conception Catholic School^{[citation needed]}

Transportation

Healthcare

St. Vincent Rehabilitation Hospital serves as a 60-bed acute rehabilitation hospital.^[25]

CHI St Vincent's North Hospital is a non-profit 69 bed hospital with an emergency department that sees about 20,000 patients per year. The hospital is classified as a Level IV Trauma Center by the State of Arkansas. Services offered include Emergency Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, and Internal Medicine including critical care. Outpatient services include lab, radiology, as well as clinics for GI medicine and Neurology.^{[citation needed]}

Public safety

The Sherwood Police Department was founded 1964. According to the city's website, Sherwood has the lowest crime rate in Arkansas.^{[citation needed]}

The Sherwood Fire Department was founded in 1950. The city has formed an Office of Emergency Management to respond in cases of natural or man-made disasters.^{[citation needed]}