Quick Facts
| County seat | Moro |
|---|---|
| Region | North Central Oregon |
| Population (2020 Census) | 2,051 |
| Land & water area | 823 sq mi |
| Population density | 2.5 people per sq mi |
| Established | 1889 |
| Formed from | Northeast corner of Wasco County |
| Name origin | Named for Union general William Tecumseh Sherman. |
| Incorporated cities | 4 |
| Main electric utility | Wasco Electric Cooperative |
| FIPS code | 41055 |
| Official county website | sherman-county.com |
About Sherman County
Sherman County is one of the 36 counties in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,870, making it the second-least populous county in Oregon after nearby Wheeler. The county seat is Moro, and the largest city is Wasco. The county is named for William Tecumseh Sherman, a Union general in the American Civil War.
Source: adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Cities in Sherman County
| City | Population (2020) | Incorporated |
|---|---|---|
| Wasco | 417 | 1901 |
| Moro ★ | 367 | 1899 |
| Rufus | 268 | 1965 |
| Grass Valley | 149 | 1901 |
★ county seat. Cities that span more than one county are listed in each.