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CITY · 2010 ACS

Sheridan

Wyoming · 17,444 residents · 12.684 sq mi
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Sheridan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $181,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,444
+10%since 2000
from 15,804 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,375 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K15K17K18K20K1990201020202024Sheridan
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,036
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,420 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,022
+30%since 2000
from $18,500 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$665
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.9%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
36.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+47%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(14,926)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(417)
Asian0.5%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(1,293)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(16,052)
Black0.4%(68)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(751)
Asian0.9%(153)
Other2.3%(408)
Diversity Score18.7%(3,262)
Diversity Score
19
+129%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+19%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan, Wyoming?

Sheridan, Wyoming has about 17,444 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan, Wyoming?

The typical household in Sheridan, Wyoming earns about $45,036 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 $181,900, and the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan, Wyoming?

About 21.6% 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 3,544 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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