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Sheridan Micro

Sheridan, WY · 1 counties · 30,921 residents · 2,523.361 sq mi
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Sheridan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,380. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $284,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,921
+16%since 2000
from 26,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+6%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K25K28K30K33K1990201020202024Sheridan
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,380
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,538 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,495
+78%since 2000
from $19,407 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$284,200
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$859
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
4.8
+68%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89%(27,509)
Black0.4%(110)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(1,416)
Asian0.6%(180)
Other3.4%(1,040)
Diversity Score21.2%(6,565)
Segregation Score12.1%(3,747)
Diversity Score
21
+186%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−74.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

SheridanCENTRAL20,015
What's inside

1 component county

Sheridan CountyCENTRAL33,241
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheridan, WY?

Sheridan, WY has about 30,921 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheridan, WY?

The typical household in Sheridan, WY earns about $59,380 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheridan, WY expensive?

In Sheridan, WY, the median home is worth about $284,200, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.

How educated are people in Sheridan, WY?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sheridan, WY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheridan, WY?

About 8.4% of people in Sheridan, WY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheridan, WY grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheridan, WY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,359 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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