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Population Review

Sherwood, Oregon Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Sherwood, Oregon is 20,227 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest city in Oregon. The median household income is $110,616, the median home value is $564,200, and the median age is 36.1.

The population has grown 11.1% since 2010 (18,393 → 20,441).

20,227

Population

4107

People / sq mi

$110,616

Median Income

$564,200

Median Home Value

Sherwood covers 4.9 sq mi of land at 4107 people per square mile.

About Sherwood, OR

Sherwood is a city in Oregon with a population of 20,227. It ranks #33 among cities in Oregon by population. The median age is 36.1, younger than the national median. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The median household income in Sherwood is $110,616, above the US median of $74,580. 2.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $564,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,967. The homeownership rate of 73.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Sherwood reflects 49.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 23.7% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.8 minutes each way.

Sherwood city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Sherwood city had a population of 18,393 in 2010 and 20,441 in 2024, a 11.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,452 in 2020. Average annual growth rate: 0.76%.

2020 · 20K20102024

20,441

Population (2024)

18,393

Population (2010)

20,452

Peak (2020)

0.76%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201018,393
201118,672
201218,843
201318,933
201419,021
201519,269
201619,535
201719,698
201819,761
201919,879
202020,452
202120,365
202220,088
202320,250
202420,441

Race & Ethnicity

White80.2%
Black or African American0.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$110,616

Median Household Income

$49,138

Per Capita Income

2.1%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$564,200

Median Home Value

$1,967

Median Rent

73.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

96.3%

High School+

49.5%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.4%

Drive Alone

66.5%

Public Transit

23.7%

Work From Home

23.8 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

43.2%

Foreign Born

89.0%

Non-English at Home

6.4%

Veterans

10.1%

With Disability

98.3%

Health Insurance

99.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management22.1%
Manufacturing15.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate11.9%
Information8.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.7%
Retail Trade5.4%
Construction4.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services4.1%
Public Administration3.6%
Agriculture & Mining1.4%
Transportation & Warehousing0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sherwood, Oregon has a population of 20,227 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest city in Oregon.

The median household income in Sherwood, Oregon is $110,616, with 2.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Sherwood, Oregon is $564,200, with median monthly rent at $1,967 and a homeownership rate of 73.9%.

The median age in Sherwood, Oregon is 36.1 years. The population is 49.4% male and 50.6% female.

The population has grown 11.1% since 2010 (18,393 → 20,441).

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.