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Sheridan County

Montana · 3,539 residents · 1,676.941 sq mi
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Sheridan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,135. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,800. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,539
−14%since 2000
from 4,105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.0
+2%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Sheridan County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,135
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,518 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,958
+137%since 2000
from $16,038 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing10.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+42%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(3,958)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(44)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(151)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(3,170)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3%(107)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other5.1%(181)
Diversity Score21.1%(747)
Segregation Score3.9%(139)
Diversity Score
21
+472%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
4
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+55%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.2%
−25.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan County, Montana?

Sheridan County, Montana has about 3,539 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sheridan County, Montana earns about $54,135 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 $114,800, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan County, Montana?

About 25.3% 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 10.3% 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 1,193 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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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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