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Sherwood

Oregon · 20,535 residents (2025 est.) · 4.894 sq mi
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Sherwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,966. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $602,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,307
+72%since 2000
from 11,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4,149 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 2,409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
+17%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,535 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K7K12K17K22K1990201020202024Sherwood
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,966
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,518 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,988
+94%since 2000
from $25,793 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.376
+11%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$602,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,131
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $733 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
+89%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(10,626)
Black0.4%(47)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(557)
Asian2.2%(254)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.6%(2,078)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(15,447)
Black0.3%(54)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(1,953)
Asian3.7%(751)
Other10.4%(2,102)
Diversity Score50%(10,154)
Diversity Score
50
+184%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.9%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.1%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2012
from 5.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−92.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 91.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 89.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherwood, Oregon?

Sherwood, Oregon has about 20,307 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherwood, Oregon?

The typical household in Sherwood, Oregon earns about $109,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherwood, Oregon expensive?

In Sherwood, Oregon, the median home is worth about $602,100, and the typical rent is about $2,131 a month.

How educated are people in Sherwood, Oregon?

About 49.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sherwood, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherwood, Oregon?

About 4.3% of people in Sherwood, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherwood, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherwood, Oregon has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,214 residents, a change of about 557 percent over that period.

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