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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sheridan

Wyoming · 15,804 residents · 12.684 sq mi
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Sheridan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,420. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $86,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,804
+14%since 1990
from 13,900 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,246 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 1,096 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+10%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K15K17K18K20K1990201020202024Sheridan
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,420
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,819 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,500
+50%since 1990
from $12,294 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,400
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$433
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
63.5%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.7% in 1990
36.5% rent
2.7
+24%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(13,545)
Black0.2%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(371)
Asian0.9%(123)
Diversity Score12.3%(1,706)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(14,926)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(417)
Asian0.5%(72)
Diversity Score8.2%(1,293)
8
−33%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.1%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 17.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.0%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.1%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−14%since 1990
from 12.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan, Wyoming?

Sheridan, Wyoming has about 15,804 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sheridan, Wyoming?

The typical household in Sheridan, Wyoming earns about $31,420 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan, Wyoming expensive?

In Sheridan, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $86,400, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan, Wyoming?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan, Wyoming?

About 11.2% of people in Sheridan, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,904 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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