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Sheridan Lake

Colorado · 88 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Sheridan Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,583. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,900. At a median age of 25.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 65% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
+33%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
283 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.0
−17%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
476176901041990201020202024Sheridan Lake
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,583
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,764
+28%since 2000
from $9,981 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.5%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information45.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing40.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing27.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
17.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
58.6% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+62%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(61)
Black1.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.3%(31)
Diversity Score
35
+142%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
54.5%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
45.5%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan Lake, Colorado?

Sheridan Lake, Colorado has about 88 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan Lake, Colorado?

The typical household in Sheridan Lake, Colorado earns about $19,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan Lake, Colorado expensive?

In Sheridan Lake, Colorado, the median home is worth about $37,900, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan Lake, Colorado?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan Lake, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan Lake, Colorado?

About 25.5% of people in Sheridan Lake, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan Lake, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan Lake, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 4 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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