Our Workforce is Skilled and Creative in Sherman, Texas

With Sherman’s strong economic momentum, its population grew to an estimated 50,229 in 2024, about a 15% increase since the 2020 Census, showing continued appeal as a place to settle and raise a family. Sherman’s economy is diverse and expanding, with retail trade, healthcare, and manufacturing among the leading industries for local jobs, and a mix of employers across sectors like education, government, and tech.

The city’s strategic location just north of the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex and its growing role as a hub for advanced manufacturing and technology — including major semiconductor investments — make it an attractive community for companies and workers alike.

June 2025 Workforce Numbers

  • Grayson County:  72,406
  • Three-County Area: 112,456
  • 60-mile radius: More than 2 million

Source: Texas Workforce Commission

Workforce Resources

Workforce Solutions Texoma provides employment-related services to companies and job-seekers in Cooke, Fannin, and Grayson Counties including specialized services for adults, youth, those who have lost their jobs, and resources to assist individuals with disabilities.

  • Companies can benefit from job-matching services, labor market information, access to training grants, and other services.
  • Job Seekers can access job leads, career information, assistance with training or child care, and other services.
  • Individuals with disabilities can seek assistance through Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation (TWS-VR) staff. TWC-VR services are available for adults to help prepare for, obtain, retain, or advance in employment and for youth and students to help prepare for post-secondary education and employment opportunities.

Additional Resources:

Workforce Availability - Grayson County          Workforce Availability - Sherman

WorkInTexas.com

WorkInTexas.com is a comprehensive online job search resource and matching system developed and maintained by the Texas Workforce Commission. It provides recruiting assistance to Texas employers of all types and sizes, and job search assistance to any individual seeking work in Texas.