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Sheridan

Illinois · 2,137 residents · 2.121 sq mi
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Sheridan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,261. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $144,300. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
2,137
−11%since 2000
from 2,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,008 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
+6%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8181K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sheridan
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,261
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,013
+129%since 2000
from $11,352 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.275
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+15%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.3%(1,262)
Black37.2%(897)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(226)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.6%(1,726)
2010
White, non-Hispanic49.1%(1,049)
Black42.5%(909)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(163)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other4.6%(98)
Diversity Score75.3%(1,609)
Diversity Score
75
+5%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+40.3 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan, Illinois?

Sheridan, Illinois has about 2,137 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan, Illinois?

The typical household in Sheridan, Illinois earns about $58,261 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan, Illinois expensive?

In Sheridan, Illinois, the median home is worth about $144,300, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan, Illinois?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan, Illinois?

About 7.3% of people in Sheridan, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 805 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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