Sherman County GIS Maps
Sherman County, Oregon, has 1,870 residents and covers 823.6 square miles. The population grew 5.9% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Sherman County is 41055.
Wasco is the county's largest population center. Sherman County also includes 5 zip codes, 1 public school district and 8 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Sherman County Trends
- Population
- 1,870▴
- Median Home Value
- $206,700▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 288▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Sherman County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Sherman County Population
Sherman County had 1,870 residents in 2020. That was 5.9% higher than in 2010. Sherman County had 64 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 2 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Wasco, Moro and Grass Valley.
Population Trend in Sherman County OR
Sherman County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Sherman County Zip Codes
Sherman County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Wasco (97065), Moro (97039) and Grass Valley (97029). Wasco is the largest zip by population, with about 676 residents or 36% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 80% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Sherman County OR
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 97065 | Wasco | 676 | — 0% |
| 97039 | Moro | 485 | ▴ 2.8% |
| 97029 | Grass Valley | 328 | ▴ 15.1% |
| 97050 | Rufus | 296 | ▴ 8.8% |
| 97033 | Kent | 85 | ▴ 41.7% |
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Sherman County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Sherman County Demographics
Sherman County has a median age of 45.8, which makes the county a little older than Oregon overall. About 18.8% of residents are under 18, while 22.7% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 25.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 16.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 36.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Sherman County OR
Median Age
45.8
Under 18
18.8%
Age 65+
22.7%
Bachelor's+
16.1%
Sherman County School Districts
Sherman County is served by 1 public school district with 288 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has grown modestly since 2017 across the districts shown on the county map.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Sherman County OR
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman School District 1 | 288 | 100% | ▴ 2.1% |
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Sherman County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Sherman County Housing & Real Estate
Sherman County has a median home value of $206,700 and a median gross rent of $945. About 67% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Oregon median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $404,500 and homes spent about 28 days on the market.
Sherman County Housing Mix
Sherman County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Sherman County Housing Trends
Sherman County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Sherman County, OR
Sherman County has 160 business listings across 78 categories. The largest categories in Sherman County business listings are Structure And Geography (18, 11.3%), Gas Stations (8, 5.0%), and Convenience Stores (8, 5.0%). The full Sherman County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Sherman County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Sherman County, OR
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Structure And Geography | 18 | 11.3% |
| Gas Stations | 8 | 5.0% |
| Convenience Stores | 8 | 5.0% |
| Parks & Recreation | 7 | 4.4% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 5 | 3.1% |
| Grocery Stores | 4 | 2.5% |
| Hotels | 4 | 2.5% |
| Airport | 4 | 2.5% |
| Post Offices | 4 | 2.5% |
| Motels | 3 | 1.9% |
Sherman County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The McGregor Company - Wasco, OR (Upper Shop) | Agricultural Service | Wasco |
| Decker Ranch Airstrip | Airport | Kent |
| The Dirty Cowgirl Saloon | American Restaurants | Wasco |
| The Exchange Network | ATMs | Rufus |
| Apex Auto & Truck Repair | Auto Repair | Moro |
| NAPA Auto Parts | Auto Parts And Supply Store | Wasco |
| Cinnabon | Bakeries | Wasco |
| First Baptist Church | Baptist Church | Grass Valley |
| Z's Barber Shop | Barber | Wasco |
| Wasco House Bed & Breakfast | Bed And Breakfast | Wasco |
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Sherman County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Sherman County Basemaps
Sherman County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Sherman County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Sherman County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.