Sherman County, Oregon
OR · FIPS 41055 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,938 | — | #3,127 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,161 | -19.9% | #2,069 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.7 years | +14.9% | #797 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $211,800 | -24.9% | #1,285 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,032 | -11.3% | #899 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.0% | +74.9% | #2,843 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sherman County has a population of 1,938, making it the #3,127 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sherman County is $60,161, ranking #2,069 out of 3,222 counties — 19.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 22.0% and unemployment stands at 1.0%.
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The median home value in Sherman County is $211,800 (-24.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,032/mo and the homeownership rate is 65.9%.
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97.4% of residents in Sherman County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.2% above the national rate.
About Sherman County, Oregon
Sherman County, Oregon has a total population of 1,938, making it the 3,127th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sherman County is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sherman County is $60,161, which ranks #2,069 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 22.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0%.
The median home value in Sherman County is $211,800, 24.9% below the national median. Renters in Sherman County pay a median gross rent of $1,032 per month. The homeownership rate is 65.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sherman County, 16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 52.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Sherman County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (8.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.4%).
All data for Sherman County, Oregon comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.