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Sheridan

Colorado · 6,105 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 $46,202. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $262,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,105
+9%since 2000
from 5,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.8
+3%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Sheridan
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55%(307)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(322)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147%(425)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.9%(420)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.8%(417)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3417.5%(1,068)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4414.4%(881)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.3%(629)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.9%(789)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 748.7%(529)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.7%(228)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.5%(90)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,202
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,984 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,346
+64%since 2000
from $16,635 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$262,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,212
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $534 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
50.6% rent
Afford Score
5.7
+21%since 2009
from 4.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sheridan on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61.2%(3,427)
Black1.8%(99)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(1,821)
Asian1.6%(90)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.4%(2,710)
Black4.1%(250)
Hispanic / Latino42.5%(2,597)
Asian3.4%(206)
Other2%(125)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican32.4%(1,965)
Spaniard2.4%(143)
Asian origin
Bangladeshi2.6%(159)
Korean0.5%(30)
Japanese0.3%(18)
Vietnamese0.2%(12)
Ancestry
German10.9%(664)
Irish10.2%(622)
English6.1%(370)
American4.9%(295)
French3.6%(218)
Dutch2.5%(151)
Polish1.6%(97)
Italian1.5%(94)
Scottish1.5%(92)
Swedish1.4%(84)
Danish1.2%(74)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian1%(60)
Croatian0.9%(52)
Norwegian0.7%(44)
Swiss0.7%(40)
Welsh0.5%(32)
Lebanese0.5%(31)
Finnish0.4%(27)
Greek0.4%(25)
Austrian0.3%(20)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(16)
Palestinian0.2%(15)
Russian0.2%(13)
Serbian0.2%(13)
Belgian0.2%(12)
Czech0.2%(12)
Romanian0.2%(12)
British0.2%(11)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married49.6%(1,141)
Married37.6%(866)
Widowed2%(46)
Divorced10.8%(248)
Women 15+
Never married34%(844)
Married35.3%(876)
Widowed3.6%(89)
Divorced27.1%(671)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan, Colorado?

Sheridan, Colorado has about 6,105 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan, Colorado?

The typical household in Sheridan, Colorado earns about $46,202 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 $262,300, and the typical rent is about $1,212 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan, Colorado?

About 16.9% 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 14.4% 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 1,129 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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