Sheridan town is located in Chautauqua County New York. Sheridan town has a 2024 population of 2,505. Sheridan town is currently declining at a rate of -0.44% annually and its population has decreased by -2.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,566 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheridan town is $100,558 with a poverty rate of 6.67%. The median age in Sheridan town is 49.5 years: 49.9 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheridan town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,429 | 95.18% |
| Two or more races | 97 | 3.8% |
| Other race | 14 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.31% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.16% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,036 | 2.45 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Married | 570 | 2.97 | 97 | 3 |
| Non Family | 315 | 1.1 | 76.8 | 23.2 |
| Female | 94 | 2.46 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Male | 57 | 4.68 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
89.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 116 | 6.12% |
| Associates Degree | 335 | 17.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 178 | 9.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 158 | 8.34% |
| High School Graduate | 701 | 37.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45 | 2.38% |
| Some College | 361 | 19.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,807 | 1,653 | 313 |
| Hispanic | 53 | 53 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 48 | 45 | 7 |
| Other Race | 14 | 14 | 3 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 37.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,074 | $94,375 | $62,593 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,250 | $54,000 | $60,750 |
| High School Graduate | $42,500 | $57,838 | $40,938 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,750 | $54,750 | $22,625 |
| Overall | $55,227 | $58,165 | $44,688 |
| Some College | $54,607 | $57,348 | $41,705 |
$55,227
Average Earnings
$58,165
Average Male
$44,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.12% of Sheridan town residents speak only English, while 1.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,359 | 168 | 7.12% |
6.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.95%
Male Poverty Rate
9.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheridan town is White, with 7.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheridan town is White, with 7.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.66% |
| Some College | 6.03% |
| High School | 5.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.79% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.5% |
| Male Employed | 3.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,688 | $121,168 |
| Households | $82,174 | $100,558 |
| Married Families | $108,438 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,875 | $45,391 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
136
Number of Veterans
136
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 32 |
| Korea | 29 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 75+ | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 55 to 64 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 122 | 6.03% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 16.95% |
| Other Race | 4 | 28.57% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 6.25% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
91.61%
Born in Sheridan town
99.84%
Native Born
0.16%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
99.84% of Sheridan town residents were born in the United States, with 91.61% having been born in New York. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,450 | -11 | -0.45% |
| 2028 | 2,461 | -11 | -0.44% |
| 2027 | 2,472 | -11 | -0.44% |
| 2026 | 2,483 | -11 | -0.44% |
| 2025 | 2,494 | -11 | -0.44% |
| 2024 | 2,505 | -11 | -0.44% |
| 2023 | 2,516 | -11 | -0.44% |
| 2022 | 2,527 | -25 | -0.98% |
| 2021 | 2,552 | -14 | -0.55% |
| 2020 | 2,566 | 46 | 1.83% |
| 2019 | 2,520 | -14 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 2,534 | -22 | -0.86% |
| 2017 | 2,556 | -13 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 2,569 | -25 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 2,594 | -28 | -1.07% |
| 2014 | 2,622 | -22 | -0.83% |
| 2013 | 2,644 | -4 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 2,648 | -16 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2,664 | -16 | -0.6% |
| 2010 | 2,680 | 0 | 0% |