Camp Sherman, Oregon Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 298, Camp Sherman's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Camp Sherman is a small community located in Oregon, within Jefferson County. The total population is 298. It ranks as the 325th most populous out of 420 Census-designated places in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Camp Sherman is 57.2 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 40.4 years. 17.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Camp Sherman is $106,250. This is 28% higher than the state median of $83,011. It is also 32% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 4.4%. This is 63% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 3.4%. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $651,500. Housing costs are 36% higher than the state median of $477,600. The home-value-to-income ratio of 6.1x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 63.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Camp Sherman is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.5%.

Education

63.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Camp Sherman in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 72% higher than the state rate of 36.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample. Notably, 24.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Camp Sherman, Oregon is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oregon state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 420 Census-designated places in Oregon. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.