Orkney Neighbourhood Guide

North Sherman has a consistent population, and is popular with people in their 20s, people in their 30s, people in their 40s, and people in their 50s. North Sherman is an area adjacent to the Hamilton Harbour in Hamilton. While North Sherman is mostly industrial, there are some homes in the residential area branching from Wentworth Street N.

People & Families in North Sherman

Families with kids make up 41% of households in North Sherman, while couples without children make up 19% of households and 32% of households are one person living alone. People in North Sherman come from 43 different ethnic origins, and 16% are first-generation immigrants, while 17% are second-generation immigrants.

Neighbourhood Households

895

Neighbourhood Population

2,186

Household Size

1 person - 31%
2 persons - 29%
3 persons - 16%
4 persons - 10%
5 or more persons - 10%

Household Types

One-person households - 32%
Non-family households - 6%
Families with children - 41%
Couples without children - 18%
Multiple families in household - 2%

Children Per Family

1 child - 34%
2 children - 20%
3 or more children - 12%

Broad Age Ranges

0 to 14 years - 18%
15 to 64 years - 71%
65 years and over - 10%

Most Common Ethnic Origins

Canadian - 31%
Irish - 26%
English - 23%
Scottish - 22%
French - 12%

Age of Primary Household Maintainer

15 to 24 years - 5%
25 to 34 years - 12%
35 to 44 years - 19%
45 to 54 years - 21%
55 to 64 years - 24%
65 to 74 years - 10%
75 to 84 years - 5%
85 years and over - 3%

Specific Age Groups

0 to 4 years - 5%
5 to 9 years - 7%
10 to 14 years - 5%
15 to 19 years - 6%
20 to 29 years - 14%
30 to 39 years - 12%
40 to 49 years - 12%
50 to 59 years - 15%
60 to 69 years - 9%
over 70 years - 3%

North Sherman Schools

This neighbourhood has secondary special programs. There are 4 public schools and 4 Catholic schools serving North Sherman. The special programs offered at local schools include Advanced Placement.

Public Schools

4

Catholic Schools

4

Public

Catholic

Having Fun in North Sherman

Fun is easy to find at the parks here. Parks in North Sherman feature playgrounds for kids. There are 2 parks in North Sherman, with 6 recreational facilities in total. The average number of facilities per park is 3.

Number of Parks

2

Number of Recreation Facilities

6

Recreation Facilities in Neighbourhood Parks

Playgrounds - 2
Ball Diamond - 1
Sports Field - 1
Splash Pad - 1
Trail - 1

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Getting Around in North Sherman

There are 0 transit stops in North Sherman. In this neighbourhood, there are mostly vehicle commuters and most commute within the city.

Commute Destination for Residents

Commute within the city - 66%
Commute to another city - 34%

Commute Types

Vehicle - 65%
Transit - 26%
Walk/bike - 9%

Commute Times of Residents

15 to 29 minutes - 33%
30 to 44 minutes - 20%
45 to 59 minutes - 12%
60 minutes and over - 15%
Less than 15 minutes - 18%

Work and Education in North Sherman

In this neighbourhood, 8% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher and 40% have any postsecondary education. The health care and social assistance industry is the most common for residents.

Household Income

Under $30,000 - 27%
$30,000 to $39,999 - 12%
$40,000 to $49,999 - 9%
$50,000 to $59,999 - 8%
$60,000 to $69,999 - 8%
$70,000 to $79,999 - 5%
$80,000 to $89,999 - 6%
$90,000 to $99,999 - 2%
$100,000 to $124,999 - 6%
$125,000 to $149,999 - 3%
$150,000 to $199,999 - 1%
$200,000 and over - 0%

Most Common Occupations (Top 3)

Sales and service occupations - 25%
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations - 23%
Business, finance and administration occupations - 11%

Most Common Industries (Top 3)

Health care and social assistance - 12%
Manufacturing - 11%
Construction - 11%

Employment

Employed - 48% of people over age 15 are employed
Unemployed - 6% are unemployed
Not in the labour force - 44% are retired, students, homemakers, etc.

North Sherman Homes

In North Sherman, there are mostly detached homes. North Sherman has a consistent population, with 47% of households having moved within the past 5 years and 19% having moved within the past year. It has mostly older homes and is mostly owner-occupied.

Home Types

Single-detached house - 67%
Semi-detached house - 5%
Duplex - 8%
Row house - 4%
Low-rise apartment/condo - 12%
High-rise apartment/condo - 0%

Condominium Status

Condominium - 1%
Not condominium - 97%

Number of Bedrooms in Homes

1 bedroom - 12%
2 bedrooms - 26%
3 bedrooms - 43%
No bedrooms - 1%
4 or more bedrooms - 16%

Period of Home Construction

1961 to 1980 - 11%
1981 to 1990 - 4%
1991 to 2000 - 1%
2001 to 2005 - 0%
2006 to 2010 - 0%
2011 to 2016 - 0%
1960 or before - 84%

Renters & Owners

Owner - 63%
Renter - 37%