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Facts about Sherwood, Oregon

Sherwood is a city in Washington County, Oregon, United States. Located in the southeast corner of the county, it is a residential community in the Tualatin Valley, southwest of Portland. As of the 2010 census, Sherwood had a population of 18,194 residents. The city's population for 2014 was estimated to be 18,978 by the U.S. Census. Sherwood was first incorporated in 1893 as a town. Originally named Smockville after its founder, James Christopher Smock, the town was given its current name by local businessman Robert Alexander in 1891, who likely named it after his hometown of Sherwood, Michigan.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.31 square miles (11.16 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2010, there were 18,194 people, 6,316 households, and 4,857 families residing in the city. The population density was 4,221.3 inhabitants per square mile (1,629.9/km²). There were 6,569 housing units at an average density of 1,524.1 per square mile (588.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 88.5% White, 0.8% African American, 0.5% Native American, 3.5% Asian, 0.3% Pacific Islander, 2.7% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.0% of the population.

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