Time Zone: Sherman County lies in the Pacific Time Zone (PST/PDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Moro is the Seat for Sherman County.
Sherman County was founded in 1889 and was created by taking area from WascoCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Sherman had a population of 1,711 people. This is a decrease of 11.53% since the last Census (which gave a population of 1,934 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Sherman represented 0.06% of the total population of Oregon, making it the state's 34th most populous county (out of 36 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 1,765 | -8.74% | +3.16% since 2009 |
2009 | 1,711 | -11.53% | +2.82% since 2008 |
2008 | 1,664 | -13.96% | -1.54% since 2007 |
2007 | 1,690 | -12.62% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 1,934 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Sherman County Census Page for Sherman County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Sherman County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Sherman County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Moro | 325 | 337 | 3.56% decrease |
Wasco | 318 | 381 | 16.54% decrease |
Rufus | 225 | 268 | 16.04% decrease |
Grass Valley | 142 | 171 | 16.96% decrease |
Websites for Sherman County
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