Camp Sherman, Oregon
Camp Sherman is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. It is located on the Metolius River. The year-round population as of the 2010 census was 233, with that number tripling or more during the summer. The community includes an elementary school, Black Butte School, a general store and a post office. The community also has a volunteer fire department. Camp Sherman was founded by vacationers from Sherman County in the latter part of the 19th century.
Demographics
2020 census
The 2020 United States census counted 251 people, 124 households, and 98 families in Camp Sherman. The population density was 79.7 per square mile. There were 373 housing units at an average density of 118.4 per square mile. The racial makeup was 91.63% white or European American, 0.0% black or African-American, 1.2% Native American or Alaska Native, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% from other races, and 6.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.18% of the population.Of the 124 households, 22.6% had children under the age of 18; 66.9% were married couples living together; 12.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. 18.5% of households consisted of individuals and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.1. The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 53.8% of the population.
11.2% of the population was under the age of 18, 2.0% from 18 to 24, 14.7% from 25 to 44, 31.9% from 45 to 64, and 40.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 63.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.3 males.
The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $77,917. The median family income was $95,625. Males had a median income of $47,500 versus $36,875 for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,792. Approximately, 0.0% of the population were below the poverty line.