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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Sheridan County

Wyoming · 23,562 residents · 2,523.361 sq mi
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Sheridan County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,772. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $58,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,562
−11%vs 2000
vs 26,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
−11%vs 2000
vs 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.3
−11%vs 2000
vs 40.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K25K28K30K33K1990201020202024Sheridan County
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,772
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,538 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,457
−36%vs 2000
vs $19,407 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
10.4%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $98,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$326
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $439 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.9% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−18%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(25,122)
Black0.2%(44)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(646)
Asian0.4%(101)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(1,975)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(23,108)
Black0.2%(47)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(559)
Asian0.6%(143)
Other1.1%(264)
Diversity Score10.2%(2,401)
Diversity Score
10
+37%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
−4.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.6%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 88.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+44%vs 2000
vs 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Pop 33,066
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Compare Sheridan County to nearby counties

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Johnson County
Income$64,871+162%
Home value$326,800+462%
Population8,908−73%
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SHERIDAN COUNTY VS
Big Horn County
Income$58,750+137%
Home value$143,400+147%
Population12,752−62%
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SHERIDAN COUNTY VS
Big Horn County
Income$62,101+151%
Home value$216,500+273%
Population12,024−64%
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SHERIDAN COUNTY VS
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Income$65,714+165%
Home value$206,000+255%
Population7,597−77%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan County, Wyoming?

Sheridan County, Wyoming has about 23,562 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Sheridan County, Wyoming earns about $24,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan County, Wyoming expensive?

In Sheridan County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $58,100, and the typical rent is about $326 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan County, Wyoming?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan County, Wyoming?

About 10.4% of people in Sheridan County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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7 census tracts
Census Tract 1Census Tract 6Census Tract 4Census Tract 5.02Census Tract 3Census Tract 5.01Census Tract 2
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 82801ZIP 82839ZIP 82832ZIP 82836ZIP 82842ZIP 82838ZIP 82835ZIP 82833ZIP 82845ZIP 82837ZIP 82844
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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