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Sherwood

Oregon · 18,194 residents · 4.894 sq mi
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Sherwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $82,579. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $331,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 68% more than the Oregon median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,194
+54%since 2000
from 11,791 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,718 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 2,409 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+9%since 2000
from 31.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K7K12K17K22K1990201020202024Sherwood
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,579
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,518 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,047
+20%since 2000
from $25,793 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
55.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.338
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $181,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $733 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+38%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(15,413)
Black0.7%(125)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,279)
Asian3.4%(619)
Other4.1%(750)
Diversity Score34.2%(6,229)
Diversity Score
34
+94%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.2%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
52.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
8.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherwood, Oregon?

Sherwood, Oregon has about 18,194 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherwood, Oregon?

The typical household in Sherwood, Oregon earns about $82,579 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 $331,300, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in Sherwood, Oregon?

About 41.0% 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 4.1% 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 15,101 residents, a change of about 488 percent over that period.

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