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Sherman County

Oregon · 1,870 residents · 823.614 sq mi
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Sherman County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,472. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,300. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,870
−3%since 2000
from 1,934 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+11%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Sherman County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,472
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,142 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,548
+98%since 2000
from $17,448 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+49%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(1,782)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(94)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(249)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(1,610)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(119)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other5.1%(95)
Diversity Score27.5%(515)
Diversity Score
28
+114%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sherman County, Oregon?

Sherman County, Oregon has about 1,870 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sherman County, Oregon?

The typical household in Sherman County, Oregon earns about $51,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sherman County, Oregon expensive?

In Sherman County, Oregon, the median home is worth about $159,300, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Sherman County, Oregon?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sherman County, Oregon hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sherman County, Oregon?

About 10.0% of people in Sherman County, Oregon live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sherman County, Oregon grown since 1990?

Yes, Sherman County, Oregon has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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