Population 1,938 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sherman County
Household size in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.23 | 2.50 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.25 | 2.55 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.17 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Sherman County run small, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has climbed from 2.23 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.4 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.8 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.8 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.8 | 41.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.5 | +2.5 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Sherman County is 43.8 years old, older than the national median of 40.1.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.6% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 9.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Sherman County than nationally: 9.4%, against 11.6%. Oregon as a whole looks much the same.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sherman County
Renters in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.0% | 36.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.3% | 38.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.1% | 36.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +0.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Sherman County rent their homes (34.1%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Nearly two-thirds of owners (63.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 8.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.0% of the housing in Sherman County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Sherman County has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five Oregon counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1976 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1958 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in Sherman County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1960, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. No other Oregon county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $677 | $870 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $734 | $982 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $727 | $1,183 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,021 | $1,601 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$343 | +$731 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sherman County pays $1,021 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 22.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Sherman County has lower rents than at least four in five Oregon counties.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sherman County
Bachelor's degrees in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 29.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 30.2% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 33.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 36.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Sherman County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 16.0%, against 35.6% nationally. Few Oregon counties have a lower share of college graduates: only two of 36.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 88.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.4% | 89.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.3% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 91.5% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +3.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sherman County is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Oregon.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sherman County
| Period | Sherman County | Oregon | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.3% | 8.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.9% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −3.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Sherman County has been strong: just 0.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Sherman County has the lowest unemployment rate of any Oregon county. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sherman County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman County | 2.40 | 43.8 | 9.4% | 34.1% | 17.0% | 1960 | $1,021 | 16.0% | 91.1% | 0.9% |
| Wasco County | 2.41 | 43.2 | 8.7% | 32.5% | 12.6% | 1970 | $1,125 | 22.0% | 85.7% | 8.0% |
| Gilliam County | 2.25 | 50.7 | 5.9% | 25.9% | 20.3% | 1971 | $1,174 | 20.6% | 88.3% | 2.6% |
| Hood River County | 2.65 | 41.7 | 9.7% | 30.6% | 14.8% | 1983 | $1,545 | 41.8% | 87.1% | 3.5% |
| Skamania County | 2.50 | 48.8 | 7.9% | 20.0% | 10.0% | 1985 | $1,067 | 29.9% | 93.6% | 5.5% |
| Clark County | 2.69 | 39.7 | 10.5% | 33.6% | 5.3% | 1992 | $1,937 | 33.0% | 92.4% | 5.1% |
| Multnomah County | 2.34 | 39.4 | 10.2% | 46.6% | 6.7% | 1969 | $1,755 | 47.6% | 91.9% | 5.6% |
| Washington County | 2.62 | 39.2 | 9.4% | 39.2% | 4.4% | 1989 | $1,997 | 47.6% | 92.6% | 4.4% |
| Tillamook County | 2.26 | 49.4 | 11.2% | 25.7% | 30.0% | 1978 | $1,263 | 26.9% | 90.5% | 4.8% |
| Wallowa County | 2.22 | 49.3 | 8.5% | 27.5% | 21.5% | 1970 | $1,127 | 38.7% | 93.9% | 3.7% |
| Madison County | 2.44 | 50.6 | 2.5% | 19.0% | 37.0% | 1995 | $1,165 | 32.7% | 93.6% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sherman County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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