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Sheridan

Indiana · 3,106 residents · 2.519 sq mi
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Sheridan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,361. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 16% 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 $137,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
3,106
+23%since 2000
from 2,520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,233 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 1,000 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+9%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Sheridan
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,361
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,390 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,249
+36%since 2000
from $17,802 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
32.4% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+37%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(2,453)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(19)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(100)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(2,810)
Black1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(134)
Asian0.9%(28)
Other3.5%(109)
Diversity Score22.6%(702)
Diversity Score
23
+470%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+59%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.1%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan, Indiana?

Sheridan, Indiana has about 3,106 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan, Indiana?

The typical household in Sheridan, Indiana earns about $44,361 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan, Indiana expensive?

In Sheridan, Indiana, the median home is worth about $137,400, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan, Indiana?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan, Indiana?

About 10.9% of people in Sheridan, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,060 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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

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