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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Sheridan County

Montana · 4,105 residents · 1,676.941 sq mi
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Sheridan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,518. Population has declined 13% since 1990. Median home value is $44,100. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,105
−13%since 1990
from 4,732 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−13%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
45.1
+14%since 1990
from 39.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Sheridan County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,518
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,728 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,038
+60%since 1990
from $10,001 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,100
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$290
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
80.2%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
19.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−21%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(4,659)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian0.1%(7)
Diversity Score5.5%(259)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,958)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(44)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score3.7%(151)
Diversity Score
4
−33%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−49%since 1990
from 21.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Sheridan County to nearby counties

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Home value$118,800+169%
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Home value$184,800+319%
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SHERIDAN COUNTY VS
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Home value$167,600+280%
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Home value$284,800+546%
Population41,767+1116%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan County, Montana?

Sheridan County, Montana has about 4,105 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Sheridan County, Montana earns about $29,518 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan County, Montana expensive?

In Sheridan County, Montana, the median home is worth about $44,100, and the typical rent is about $290 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan County, Montana?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan County, Montana?

About 14.7% of people in Sheridan County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 627 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 902Census Tract 904
10 ZIP codes
ZIP 59254ZIP 59275ZIP 59247ZIP 59211ZIP 59256ZIP 59258ZIP 59219ZIP 59257ZIP 59252ZIP 59242
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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