The 1994 national census reported a total population for this woreda of 13,989 in 3,231 households, of whom 6,866 were men and 7,123 were women; no urban dwellers were reported. The two largest ethnic groups reported in Sherkole were the Berta (92.4%), and the Gumuz (2.4%); all other ethnic groups made up 5.2% of the population. Berta is spoken as a first language by 93%, and 2.5% speak Gumuz; the remaining 4.5% spoke all other primary languages reported.
According to the 1994 national census, Sherkole had a total population of 13,989 individuals living in 3,231 households, with a male-to-female ratio of approximately 6,866:7,123 and no urban residents. The predominant ethnic groups in the area were the Berta (92.4%) and Gumuz (2.4%), while other ethnic groups made up 5.2% of the population. Notably, 93% of the population spoke Berta as their first language, followed by 2.5% who spoke Gumuz, with the remaining 4.5% speaking other primary languages.