Sherman County, Oregon Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sherman County is located in Oregon with a total population of 1,908. It is the 35th most populous county out of 36 in Oregon.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sherman County is 45.8 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 40.1 years. 10.7% 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 Sherman County is $59,500. This is 26% lower than the state median of $80,426. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 5.4%. The median home value is $206,700. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $454,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sherman County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.8%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.8%) is well below the state average of 14.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

16.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 36.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.3%.