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Sheridan Lake

Colorado · 55 residents · 0.311 sq mi
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Sheridan Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 11 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $37,500. Households here earn about 26% less than the Colorado median. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
−17%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 212 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+19%since 2000
from 30.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
476176901041990201020202024Sheridan Lake
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,969
+80%since 2000
from $9,981 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+35.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$37,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−43%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.4%(8)
Diversity Score
14
−2%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.3%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
36.7%
+36.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
59.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
77.3%
+43.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−25.5 ptssince 2013
from 45.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan Lake, Colorado?

Sheridan Lake, Colorado has about 55 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sheridan Lake, Colorado earns about $55,417 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 $37,500.

How educated are people in Sheridan Lake, Colorado?

About 53.3% 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 11.4% 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 37 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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