Sherman County, OR

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Population

1,635

4.11% decline

Median Age

51.7


Median Household Income

$42,074

1.66% growth

Poverty Rate

13.7%


Number of Employees

753

0.921% decline

Median Property Value

$144,000

4.38% decline

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Sherman County, OR had a population of 1.64k people with a median age of 51.7 and a median household income of $42,074. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Sherman County, OR declined from 1,705 to 1,635, a -4.11% decrease and its median household income grew from $41,389 to $42,074, a 1.66% increase.

The population of Sherman County, OR is 91.7% White Alone, 4.46% Hispanic or Latino, and 2.14% Two or More Races. 4.76% of the people in Sherman County, OR speak a non-English language, and 98.1% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Sherman County, OR is $144,000, and the homeownership rate is 63.8%. Most people in Sherman County, OR commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Sherman County, OR is 2 cars per household.

Sherman County, OR borders Wasco County, OR, Gilliam County, OR, and Klickitat County, WA.

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Economy

The economy of Sherman County, OR employs 753 people. The largest industries in Sherman County, OR are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (137 people), Construction (71 people), and Retail Trade (67 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($62,083), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($52,917), and Construction ($50,250).

Median household income in Sherman County, OR is $42,074. Males in Sherman County, OR have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,053. The income inequality in Sherman County, OR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.469, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$42,074

2017 value

± $7,268

1.66%

1 Year Growth

± 23.4%

Households in Sherman County, OR have a median annual income of $42,074, which is less than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $41,389 in 2016, which represents a 1.66% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$61,970

Average Male Salary

± $1,681

$48,053

Average Female Salary

± $1,355

In 2017, full-time male employees in Sherman County, OR made 1.29 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Sherman County, OR by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $56,926 ± $5,268

  2. White

    $47,707 ± $1,033

  3. Alaska Native

    $40,267 ± $28,756

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Sherman County, OR workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.19 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Sherman County, OR by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sherman County, OR is from Oregon.

0.469

2017 Wage GINI

0.471

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Oregon was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.411% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Oregon was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Oregon in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Oregon across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9501

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sherman County, OR was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $38,362, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 55 - 64

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sherman County, OR (223 out of 1.63k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Males 45 - 54.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    199 ± 54

  2. Two Or More

    19 ± 56

  3. Hispanic

    12 ± 58

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sherman County, OR is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

753

2017 Value

± 94

-0.921%

1 Year decline

± 17.2%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Sherman County, OR declined at a rate of -0.921%, from 760 employees to 753 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sherman County, OR, are Management Occupations (128 people), Transportation Occupations (93 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (87 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sherman County, OR.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Sherman County, OR, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (128 people), Transportation Occupations (93 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (87 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Sherman County, OR has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (6.69 times higher than expected), Transportation Occupations (3.39 times), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (2.02 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Sherman County, OR, by median earnings, are Legal Occupations ($59,375), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($58,125), and Transportation Occupations ($56,250).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

753

2017 Value

± 94

-0.921%

1 Year decline

± 17.2%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Sherman County, OR declined at a rate of -0.921%, from 760 employees to 753 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sherman County, OR, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (137 people), Construction (71 people), and Retail Trade (67 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sherman County, OR, though some of these residents may live in Sherman County, OR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Sherman County, OR, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (137 people), Construction (71 people), and Retail Trade (67 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Sherman County, OR has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (15.4 times higher than expected), Utilities (3.09 times), and Wholesale Trade (2.72 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Sherman County, OR, by median earnings, are Utilities ($62,083), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($52,917), and Construction ($50,250).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $18.5B

  2. Electronics

    $13.1B

  3. Motorized vehicles

    $12.8B

In 2015, the top outbound Oregon product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $18.5B, followed by Electronics with $13.1B and Motorized vehicles and $12.8B.

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Oregon products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$134B

2015 Value

$201B

Projected 2045 Value

49.9% growth

In 2015, total outbound Oregon trade was $134B. This is expected to increase 49.9% to $201B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Oregon trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Oregon to other states, or from other states to Oregon.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Washington

    $26.5B

  2. California

    $17.6B

  3. Minnesota

    $2.94B

In 2015, the top outbound Oregon domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $26.5B, followed by California with $17.6B and Minnesota and $2.94B.

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Health

82% of the population of Sherman County, OR has health coverage, with 33.4% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 18.8% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 1.53% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Sherman County, OR was $8,044 in 2014. This is a 7.73% increase from the previous year ($7,467).

Primary care physicians in Sherman County, OR see 0 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 0 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 0 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Crook County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.2%). Additionally, Linn County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (35.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

0 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Sherman County, OR see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$8,044

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,232

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,185

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,942

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Oregon (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 7.73%, from $7,467 to $8,044.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

18%

Uninsured

33.4%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

18.8%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

1.53%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sherman County, OR grew by 3.99% from 17.3% to 18%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sherman County, OR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Crook County

    14.2% prevalence

  2. Wheeler County

    13.3% prevalence

  3. Lincoln County

    13.3% prevalence

Crook County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Oregon, at 14.2%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Oregon by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Sherman County, OR is home to a population of 1.64k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2017, 2.2% of Sherman County, OR residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Sherman County, OR is composed of 1.5k White Alone residents (91.7%), 73 Hispanic or Latino residents (4.46%), 35 Two or More Races residents (2.14%), 13 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0.795%), 13 Black or African American Alone residents (0.795%), 2 Asian Alone residents (0.122%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Sherman County, OR are Spanish or Spanish Creole (76 speakers), African Languages (3 speakers), and Chinese (1 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

52

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.7

47

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 22.5

In 2017, the median age of all people in Sherman County, OR was 51.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 52, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 47. But people in Sherman County, OR are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Sherman County, OR residents was 50.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.2%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

2.11%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 2.2% of Sherman County, OR residents were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sherman County, OR was 2.11%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    146,430 ± 9,222 people

  2. Vietnam

    21,288 ± 3,573 people

  3. China

    20,489 ± 3,505 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Sherman County, OR was Mexico, the natal country of 146,430 Sherman County, OR residents, followed by Vietnam with 21,288 and China with 20,489.

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Citizenship

98.1%

2017 Citizenship

98.2%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 98.1% of Sherman County, OR residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Sherman County, OR was 98.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    1.5k ± 107

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    73 ± 59.2

  3. Two or More Races

    35 ± 28.6

In 2017, there were 20.5 times more White Alone residents (1.5k people) in Sherman County, OR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 73 Hispanic or Latino and 35 Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Spanish or Spanish Creole

    76 speakers (4.52%)

  2. African Languages

    3 speakers (0.178%)

  3. Chinese

    1 speakers (0.0595%)

4.76% of Sherman County, OR citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Sherman County, OR was Spanish or Spanish Creole. 4.52% of the overall population of Sherman County, OR are native Spanish or Spanish Creole speakers. 0.178% speak African Languages and 0.0595% speak Spanish or Spanish Creole, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    64 ± 28

  2. Korea

    26 ± 17

  3. Gulf War (2001-)

    13 ± 16

Sherman County, OR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.46 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Sherman County, OR was $144,000 in 2017, which is 0.662 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $150,600 to $144,000, a 4.38% decrease. The homeownership rate in Sherman County, OR is 63.8%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Sherman County, OR have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Sherman County, OR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$42,074

Median Household Income

± $7,268

779

Number of Households

± 81

In 2017, the median household income of the 779 households in Sherman County, OR grew to $42,074 from the previous year's value of $41,389.

The following chart displays the households in Sherman County, OR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Housing

Property Value

$144,000

2017 Median

± $28,208

$150,600

2016 Median

± $30,449

In 2017, the median property value in Sherman County, OR declined from to $144,000 from the previous year's value of $150,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Sherman County, OR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sherman County, OR the largest share of households have a property value in the $150k - $175k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Sherman County, OR distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sherman County, OR the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

63.8%

2017 Homeownership

61.4%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 63.8% of the housing units in Sherman County, OR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 61.4%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Sherman County, OR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sherman County, OR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sherman County, OR have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sherman County, OR have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 1.41% of the workforce in Sherman County, OR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    70.3%

  2. Worked At Home

    10.8%

  3. Carpooled

    10.1%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Sherman County, OR was Drove Alone, followed by those who Worked At Home and those who Carpooled.

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