Sherwood, OR Demographics

A map of Sherwood's Population by Race

Sherwood, Oregon has an estimated population of 20,307, a less than 1% change from the 20,450 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.1% White, 9.8% Multiracial, 9.6% Hispanic, 3.7% Asian, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sherwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sherwood has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oregon overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sherwood, that probability was 38.7% in 2020 and 40.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sherwood is ranked the 33rd most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sherwood was ranked the 33rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sherwood's White Population

15,447 residents of Sherwood, or 76.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sherwood is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Sherwood ranks 298th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's White population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. White residents' share of Sherwood's population has decreased from 77.2% to 76.1%.

Sherwood is more White than neighboring Bull Mountain (72.8% White), Tualatin (62% White), Tigard (67.4% White), and Wilsonville (71.4% White). Sherwood is less White than neighboring King City (77.5% White).

Sherwood's Black Population

54 residents of Sherwood, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sherwood is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Sherwood ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Black population has declined by an estimated 58.1%. Black residents' share of Sherwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Sherwood is less Black than neighboring Bull Mountain (4.4% Black), King City (1.1% Black), Tualatin (1% Black), Tigard (1.4% Black), and Wilsonville (1.3% Black).

Sherwood's Asian Population

751 residents of Sherwood, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sherwood is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Sherwood ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.9%. Asian residents' share of Sherwood's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.7%.

Sherwood is more Asian than neighboring Tualatin (3.5% Asian). Sherwood is less Asian than neighboring Bull Mountain (11.1% Asian), King City (5.5% Asian), Tigard (8.9% Asian), and Wilsonville (4.1% Asian).

Sherwood's Hispanic Population

1,953 residents of Sherwood, or 9.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sherwood is lower than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sherwood ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 3.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Sherwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.6%.

Sherwood is more Hispanic than neighboring Bull Mountain (5.7% Hispanic). Sherwood is less Hispanic than neighboring King City (10.4% Hispanic), Tualatin (23.4% Hispanic), Tigard (14.2% Hispanic), and Wilsonville (15.4% Hispanic).

Sherwood's Native American/Other Population

107 residents of Sherwood, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sherwood is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sherwood ranks 278th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sherwood's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Sherwood is more Native American/Other than neighboring King City (0% Native American/Other). Sherwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bull Mountain (2.3% Native American/Other), Tualatin (3.5% Native American/Other), Tigard (1.3% Native American/Other), and Wilsonville (1.9% Native American/Other).

Sherwood's Multiracial Population

1,995 residents of Sherwood, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sherwood is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sherwood ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sherwood's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 53.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Sherwood's population has increased from 6.4% to 9.8%.

Sherwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Bull Mountain (3.6% Multiracial), King City (5.5% Multiracial), Tualatin (6.6% Multiracial), Tigard (6.7% Multiracial), and Wilsonville (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.