Sherwood, Oregon
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Sherwood is a city located in Washington County, Oregon. It is a residential community in the Tualatin Valley southwest of Portland. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,791.
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History
Prior to western settlers arriving in 1853, the Tualatin Indians inhabited the area.
During the early years of settlement, farmers had to grow nearly everything they needed; twice a year they would undertake the 3-day journey to the town of Portland for staples such as sugar, salt, and syrup.
In 1885, J.C. Smock gave a right-of-way on his property to the railroad, and a few years later planned the town of Smockville around the tracks with his wife Mary Ellen Hall. The town incorporated in 1892, at which time the residents felt they needed a more sophisticated name. Since the surrounding area was reminiscent of Sherwood Forest in England, Robert Alexander, a local business owner, suggested the name.
The main industry in the 1890's was a brick yard supplying building material to Portland. The buildings in the current day area of Old Town were built during this period. After the brickyard closed in 1895, the economy was based on fruit and vegetable canning and a tannery. Manufacturing is the city's main industry today.
The population of the city in 1911 was 350 within a 1 square mile city limit, which had grown to 14,050 people and 4.5 sq. miles by 2004.
Geography
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Location of Sherwood, Oregon
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.5 km² (4.1 mi²). 10.5 km² (4.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 11,791 people, 4,253 households, and 3,300 families residing in the city. The population density is 1,118.6/km² (2,895.5/mi²). There are 4,412 housing units at an average density of 418.5/km² (1,083.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 92.36% White, 0.43% African American, 0.51% Native American, 2.22% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.76% from other races, and 2.67% from two or more races. 4.72% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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There are 4,253 households out of which 46.3% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.7% are married couples living together, 8.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 22.4% are non-families. 17.0% of all households are made up of individuals and 5.4% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.77 and the average family size is 3.14.
In the city the population is spread out with 31.7% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 41.2% from 25 to 44, 16.4% from 45 to 64, and 5.3% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 95.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $62,518, and the median income for a family is $67,277. Males have a median income of $47,920 versus $33,657 for females. The per capita income for the city is $25,793. 2.7% of the population and 1.5% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 2.0% of those under the age of 18 and 11.7% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Schools
There are three elementary schools, one middle school and one high school in Sherwood. Each elementary school holds around 600 students and the high schoool has an enrollment of 900.