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Sheridan County

Nebraska · 4,809 residents (2025 est.) · 2,440.17 sq mi
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Sheridan County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,121. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 1,184 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,400. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,014
−19%since 2000
from 6,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+10%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,809 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Sheridan County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(308)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.1%(357)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(228)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.2%(259)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(273)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.2%(460)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(558)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(547)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.6%(634)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415.4%(774)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.1%(407)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.2%(209)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,121
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,484 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,071
+156%since 2000
from $14,844 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
+11%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−6%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(5,430)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(91)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(4,035)
Black0.6%(31)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(270)
Asian1.4%(70)
Other12.1%(608)
Diversity Score
42
+20%since 2009
from 35 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
14
+64%since 2020
from 8 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.6%(179)
Cuban0.6%(31)
Puerto Rican0.4%(19)
Guatemalan0.1%(3)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.6%(29)
Nepalese0.4%(19)
Asian Indian0.2%(11)
Laotian0.1%(7)
Ancestry
German34%(1,703)
English11.9%(596)
Irish7.5%(375)
American5.5%(275)
Norwegian3.5%(176)
British2.7%(134)
Czech2.3%(116)
Dutch2.1%(105)
Swedish1.8%(89)
Scottish1.5%(73)
French1.3%(66)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(62)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.2%(61)
Polish0.9%(46)
Italian0.9%(44)
Swiss0.6%(31)
Nigerian0.3%(17)
Danish0.3%(16)
Belgian0.3%(13)
Lithuanian0.2%(10)
Arab0.2%(8)
Lebanese0.2%(8)
Syrian0.2%(8)
Russian0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 2.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.7%(513)
Married63.1%(1,261)
Widowed3.9%(77)
Divorced7.4%(147)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(472)
Married56.8%(1,206)
Widowed12.7%(270)
Divorced8.2%(175)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan County, Nebraska?

Sheridan County, Nebraska has about 5,014 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sheridan County, Nebraska earns about $60,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan County, Nebraska expensive?

In Sheridan County, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $113,400, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan County, Nebraska?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan County, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan County, Nebraska?

About 11.3% of people in Sheridan County, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan County, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan County, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,736 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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