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Sheridan

Arkansas · 4,920 residents · 12.245 sq mi
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Sheridan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,938. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,920
+27%since 2000
from 3,872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
402 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 316 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+7%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Sheridan
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,938
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,207 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,847
+40%since 2000
from $19,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,400
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$641
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+81%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(3,759)
Black1%(37)
Hispanic / Latino1%(37)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(199)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(4,323)
Black3.2%(157)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(138)
Asian1%(48)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.4%(858)
Diversity Score
17
+240%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
−1%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.9%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan, Arkansas?

Sheridan, Arkansas has about 4,920 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan, Arkansas?

The typical household in Sheridan, Arkansas earns about $46,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan, Arkansas expensive?

In Sheridan, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $157,400, and the typical rent is about $641 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan, Arkansas?

About 30.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan, Arkansas?

About 14.5% of people in Sheridan, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,822 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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