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Sheridan County

Nebraska · 5,127 residents · 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 $45,543. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,071 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,200. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,127
−17%since 2000
from 6,198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.7
+11%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Sheridan County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,543
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,484 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,173
+103%since 2000
from $14,844 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$736
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+6%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score4.5%(278)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(4,095)
Black0.3%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(222)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other10.5%(536)
Diversity Score35.8%(1,837)
Segregation Score8.4%(429)
Diversity Score
36
+698%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
8
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+14%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.5%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan County, Nebraska?

Sheridan County, Nebraska has about 5,127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sheridan County, Nebraska earns about $45,543 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 $78,200, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan County, Nebraska?

About 20.4% 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 19.0% 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 1,623 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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