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Sheridan

Colorado · 5,664 residents · 2.225 sq mi
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Sheridan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,382. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $150,800. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
5,664
+1%since 2000
from 5,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,546 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 2,517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
−4%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Sheridan
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,382
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,984 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,775
+1%since 2000
from $16,635 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+53%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(3,427)
Black1.8%(99)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(1,821)
Asian1.6%(90)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.2%(3,429)
2010
White, non-Hispanic51.8%(2,933)
Black2.7%(154)
Hispanic / Latino40.5%(2,293)
Asian1.7%(94)
Other2.4%(137)
Diversity Score69.8%(3,952)
Diversity Score
70
+14%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+78%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
9.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
13.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan, Colorado?

Sheridan, Colorado has about 5,664 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan, Colorado?

The typical household in Sheridan, Colorado earns about $32,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan, Colorado expensive?

In Sheridan, Colorado, the median home is worth about $150,800, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan, Colorado?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan, Colorado?

About 22.7% of people in Sheridan, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 688 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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