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Sheridan

Montana · 694 residents · 1.011 sq mi
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Sheridan has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,800. With a median age of 56.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
694
+5%since 2000
from 659 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
686 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 652 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.4
+17%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5746687628559491990201020202024Sheridan
2024869
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,313
+122%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,886
+120%since 2000
from $15,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.3%
+35.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$208,800
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
31.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
−31%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(627)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(644)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6%(42)
Diversity Score18.9%(131)
Diversity Score
19
+309%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan, Montana?

Sheridan, Montana has about 694 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan, Montana?

The typical household in Sheridan, Montana earns about $70,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan, Montana expensive?

In Sheridan, Montana, the median home is worth about $208,800, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan, Montana?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan, Montana?

About 5.7% of people in Sheridan, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 53 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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