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Sheridan

Illinois · 2,431 residents · 2.121 sq mi
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Sheridan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,925. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $156,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,431
+1%since 2000
from 2,411 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,146 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,137 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.2
+15%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8181K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sheridan
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,925
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,121
−2%since 2000
from $11,352 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(1,154)
Black39.9%(969)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(245)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other1.6%(38)
Diversity Score74.8%(1,818)
Diversity Score
75
+4%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
22.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2011
from 37.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
82.7%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
17.3%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan, Illinois?

Sheridan, Illinois has about 2,431 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan, Illinois?

The typical household in Sheridan, Illinois earns about $70,925 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 $156,400, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan, Illinois?

About 2.8% 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 13.2% 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 1,099 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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