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Sheridan County

Kansas · 2,447 residents · 895.957 sq mi
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Sheridan County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,105. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,447
−13%since 2000
from 2,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+4%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,105
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,547 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,170
+140%since 2000
from $16,299 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction32.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,753)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(41)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(116)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(2,212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(145)
Asian0.5%(12)
Other1.2%(30)
Diversity Score18.3%(447)
Diversity Score
18
+342%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan County, Kansas?

Sheridan County, Kansas has about 2,447 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan County, Kansas?

The typical household in Sheridan County, Kansas earns about $62,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan County, Kansas expensive?

In Sheridan County, Kansas, the median home is worth about $119,000, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan County, Kansas?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan County, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan County, Kansas?

About 5.3% of people in Sheridan County, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan County, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan County, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 596 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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