Sherman County Summary

Life in Sherman County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sherman County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sherman County:

  • The population in Sherman County is 1,900.

  • The median home value in Sherman County is $243,509.

  • The median income in Sherman County is $57,171.

  • The median rent in Sherman County is $911.

  • The unemployment rate in Sherman County is 2.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Sherman County is 15.5%.

  • The average high in Sherman County is 66.0° and there are 40.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sherman County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sherman County

Wasco, OR Population 482

Moro, OR Population 365

Grass Valley, OR Population 278

Rufus, OR Population 220

Biggs Junction, OR Population 0

Map Of Sherman County

Sherman County, OR Weather

  • The average high in Sherman County is 66.0°.

  • There are 82.41 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 40.6 inches of rain each year with 7.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:50 hours of sun each day in Sherman County.

StatSherman County
Mean High66.0
Nice Days82.41
Rainfall40.6
Snowfall7.2
Sunny_hours5:50
66.0°
Average High
40.6
Inches of Rain

Sherman County Demographics

Population over time in Sherman County

The current population in Sherman County is 1,900. The population has increased 8.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 1,784 5.8%
2021 1,686 2.7%
2020 1,642 -

Gender in Sherman County

  • Sherman County is 50.9% female with 968 female residents.

  • Sherman County is 49.1% male with 932 male residents.

Female
50.9% (968)
Male
49.1% (932)
Gender Sherman County OR USA
Female 50.9% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 49.1% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Sherman County

Sherman County is:

  • 87.1% White with 1,655 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 7 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 7 Asian residents.

  • 1.9% Hawaiian with 37 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 4.5% Two Or More with 86 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.1% Hispanic with 96 Hispanic residents.

White
87.1% (1,655)
African American
0.4% (7)
American Indian
0.6% (12)
Asian
0.4% (7)
Hawaiian
1.9% (37)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
4.5% (86)
Hispanic
5.1% (96)

Table: Sherman County By Race

Race Sherman County OR USA
White 87.1% 73.3% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 1.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 0.7% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 4.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 1.9% 0.4% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.5% 5.2% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.1% 13.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Sherman County, Oregon

  • 4.8% of households in Sherman County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.8% of households in Sherman County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Sherman County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.0% of households in Sherman County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 9.5% of households in Sherman County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 20.6% of households in Sherman County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Sherman County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Sherman County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Sherman County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Sherman County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.8% (91)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.8% (111)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.7% (222)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.0% (170)
$35,000 to $49,999
9.5% (180)
$50,000 to $74,999
20.6% (392)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.6% (296)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.8% (261)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.4% (83)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (91)
Income Sherman County OR USA
Less than $10,000 4.8% 4.4% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.8% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.7% 6.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.0% 6.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 9.5% 10.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 20.6% 16.5% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.6% 13.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 18.0% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.4% 9.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 10.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sherman County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Sherman County completed < 9th grade.

  • 9.0% of adults in Sherman County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Sherman County completed high school / ged.

  • 26.0% of adults in Sherman County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Sherman County completed associate's degree.

  • 10.0% of adults in Sherman County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Sherman County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Sherman County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Sherman County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (38)
9-12th Grade
9% (171)
High School / GED
35% (665)
Some College
26% (494)
Associate's Degree
12% (228)
Bachelor's Degree
10% (190)
Master's Degree
6% (114)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Sherman County OR USA
< 9th Grade 2% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 9% 5% 6%
High School / GED 35% 22% 26%
Some College 26% 24% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 9% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 10% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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