Camp Sherman, Oregon

Camp Sherman, Oregon
Census-designated place
Camp Sherman store
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Coordinates: 44°27′37″N121°38′28″W / 44.46028°N 121.64111°W / 44.46028; -121.64111
Country	United States
State	Oregon
County	Jefferson
Named after	Sherman County, home of many families who spent their summer vacations here [1]
Area [2]
• Total	3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2)
• Land	3.15 sq mi (8.16 km2)
• Water	0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	2,963 ft (903 m)
Population  (2020) [3]
• Total	251
• Density	79.7/sq mi (30.76/km2)
Time zone	UTC-8 (PST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-7 (PDT)
ZIP code	97730
Area code	541
FIPS code	41-10550
GNIS feature ID	1139266
Coordinates and elevation from United States Geological Survey [4]

Camp Sherman Community Hall

Camp Sherman is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jefferson County, Oregon, United States. It is located on the Metolius River. The year-round population as of the 2020 census was 251. ^[5] with that number tripling or more during the summer.^{[ citation needed ]} The community includes an elementary school, Black Butte School, a general store and a post office (ZIP code 97730). 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

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
2020	251		—
U.S. Decennial Census [6] [3]

2020 census

The 2020 United States census counted 251 people, 124 households, and 98 families in Camp Sherman. ^{[7] [8]} The population density was 79.7 per square mile (30.8/km²). There were 373 housing units at an average density of 118.4 per square mile (45.7/km²). ^{[8] [9]} The racial makeup was 91.63% (230) white or European American (89.64% non-Hispanic white), 0.0% (0) black or African-American, 1.2% (3) Native American or Alaska Native, 0.4% (1) Asian, 0.0% (0) Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian, 0.0% (0) from other races, and 6.77% (17) from two or more races. ^[10] Hispanic or Latino of any race was 5.18% (13) of the population. ^[11]

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. ^[8] The average household size was 2.8 and the average family size was 3.1. ^[12] The percent of those with a bachelor’s degree or higher was estimated to be 53.8% of the population. ^[13]

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. ^[8] For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 97.3 males. ^[8]

The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $77,917 (with a margin of error of +/- $18,397). The median family income was $95,625 (+/- $45,396). ^[14] Males had a median income of $47,500 (+/- $14,022) versus $36,875 (+/- $13,568) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $39,792 (+/- $16,458). ^[15] Approximately, 0.0% of the population were below the poverty line. ^[16]

Notable features

In 1949, Luther Metke was a key builder of the Camp Sherman Community Hall, the center of social activity in the community. In February 2003 it was listed as a National Register of Historic Places due to its rustic architecture highlighting late 19th & early 20th century American movements: Bungalow/Craftsman and Western Stick architecture. ^[17]

Climate

This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Camp Sherman has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. ^[18]

References

1. McArthur, Lewis A.; Lewis L. McArthur (2003) [1928]. Oregon Geographic Names (7th ed.). Portland, Oregon: Oregon Historical Society Press. p. 151. ISBN   0-87595-277-1.
2. "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
3. "Census Population API". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
4. "Camp Sherman". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. November 28, 1980. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
5. "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved February 1, 2026.
6. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
7. "US Census Bureau, Table P16: HOUSEHOLD TYPE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
8. "US Census Bureau, Table DP1: PROFILE OF GENERAL POPULATION AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
9. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
10. "US Census Bureau, Table P1: RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
11. "US Census Bureau, Table P2: HISPANIC OR LATINO, AND NOT HISPANIC OR LATINO BY RACE". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
12. "US Census Bureau, Table S1101: HOUSEHOLDS AND FAMILIES". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
13. "US Census Bureau, Table S1501: EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
14. "US Census Bureau, Table S1903: MEDIAN INCOME IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
15. "US Census Bureau, Table S2001: EARNINGS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (IN 2020 INFLATION-ADJUSTED DOLLARS)". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
16. "US Census Bureau, Table S1701: POVERTY STATUS IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS". data.census.gov. Retrieved January 5, 2025.
17. "National Register of Historic Places". United States Department of the Interior, National Park Service. United States Department of the Interior. February 28, 2003. Retrieved October 13, 2014.
18. "Camp Sherman Oregon". Weatherbase.com. CantyMedia. Retrieved October 13, 2014.

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