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Sheridan

Michigan · 692 residents · 1.101 sq mi
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Sheridan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $129,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
692
−2%since 2000
from 705 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
629 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 640 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
−4%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5586427278118951990201020202024Sheridan
2024746
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,833
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,474
+40%since 2000
from $16,781 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(681)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(643)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(21)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other3%(21)
Diversity Score16.5%(114)
Diversity Score
17
+233%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan, Michigan?

Sheridan, Michigan has about 692 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan, Michigan?

The typical household in Sheridan, Michigan earns about $50,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan, Michigan expensive?

In Sheridan, Michigan, the median home is worth about $129,900, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan, Michigan?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan, Michigan?

About 13.6% of people in Sheridan, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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