1948Government
== History ==
Sherwood was officially incorporated as a town on April 22, 1948.
1950Disaster
=== Fire and emergency services ===
Sherwood is supported by the Sherwood Fire Department (SFD) since 1950.
1957History
Sherwood moved to a city of Second Class on September 16, 1957, and subsequently as a city of First Class on April 30, 1971.
1985History
The lowest temperature recorded was −6 °F (−21.1 °C), in January 1985.
1986History
The city's highest temperature was 110 °F (43.3 °C), recorded in July 1986.
1988Culture
The library, named in 1988 in honor of Amy Sanders, Sherwood's city clerk for more than 14 years, offers numerous children's programs.
2000History
== Demographics ==
=== 2000 census ===
As of the census of 2000, there were 21,511 people, 8,798 households, and 6,211 families residing in the city.
2006Crime
Harmon had not run for re-election after holding the office of mayor for 14 years through 2006
=== Crime and enforcement ===
Sherwood is supported by the Sherwood Police Depar...
2007History
Virginia Hillman Young served from August 1, 2007 – December 31, 2022.
2008Government
== Gravel Ridge ==
The community of Gravel Ridge, located at 34°52′12″N 92°11′13″W (34.870068, -92.187069), was a census-designated place (CDP) in Pulaski County that was annexe...
2009History
=== 2009 Theft of City Funds ===
In July 2009, after city officials were notified by Eagle Bank in December 2008, the Federal Bureau of Investigation began investigating the the...
2010History
=== 2010 census ===
As of the census of 2010, there were 29,523 people, 12,207 households, and 8,314 families residing in the city.
2016Crime
=== Debtor's Prison ===
Nikki Petree was released on August 25, 2016, after spending 35 days in county jail for bouncing a $28.93 check five years ago.
2017History
In 2017, there were 569 employer firms in the city of Sherwood.
2020History
=== 2020 census ===
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 32,731 people, 12,337 households, and 8,324 families residing in the city.
2023Disaster
On March 31, 2023, a damaging tornado passed through Sherwood causing damage.