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Sheridan

Missouri · 145 residents · 0.194 sq mi
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Sheridan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,500. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. 12% 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 $37,100. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−22%since 2000
from 185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
747 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 954 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.2
+1%since 2000
from 48.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1281792292793301990201020202024Sheridan
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,357 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,432
+134%since 2000
from $12,162 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,100
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$282
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
39.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+39%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(6)
Diversity Score9.2%(13)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 21.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
62.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
43.1%
−26.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−93.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan, Missouri?

Sheridan, Missouri has about 145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan, Missouri?

The typical household in Sheridan, Missouri earns about $31,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan, Missouri expensive?

In Sheridan, Missouri, the median home is worth about $37,100, and the typical rent is about $282 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan, Missouri?

About 12.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan, Missouri?

About 13.7% of people in Sheridan, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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