Sheridan is a city located in Sheridan County Wyoming. Sheridan has a 2024 population of 19,801. It is also the county seat of Sheridan County. Sheridan is currently growing at a rate of 1.32% annually and its population has increased by 5.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,767 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheridan is $82,489 with a poverty rate of 10.85%. The median age in Sheridan is 39.7 years: 41.1 years for males, and 39 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheridan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,350 | 92.25% |
| Two or more races | 651 | 3.46% |
| Other race | 344 | 1.83% |
| Asian | 279 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 115 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,254 | 2.19 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Non Family | 4,020 | 1.14 | 46 | 54 |
| Married | 3,505 | 3.21 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Female | 508 | 3.2 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
| Male | 221 | 2.82 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
60.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 298 | 2.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,059 | 8.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,651 | 21.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,728 | 13.73% |
| High School Graduate | 3,760 | 29.87% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 0.6% |
| Some College | 3,018 | 23.97% |
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 | 11,566 | 11,260 | 4,067 |
| Hispanic | 599 | 577 | 192 |
| 2+ Races | 375 | 334 | 93 |
| Other Race | 97 | 71 | 12 |
| Native American | 72 | 72 | 31 |
| Black | 53 | 53 | 13 |
| Asian | 51 | 51 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,231 | $85,665 | $41,942 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,632 | $81,250 | $63,830 |
| High School Graduate | $50,734 | $53,780 | $38,535 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,935 | $0 | $24,213 |
| Overall | $50,522 | $60,710 | $39,561 |
| Some College | $38,410 | $56,327 | $31,607 |
$50,522
Average Earnings
$60,710
Average Male
$39,561
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.78% of Sheridan residents speak only English, while 3.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.53% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,118 | 1,824 | 11.32% |
| Hispanic | 1,101 | 44 | 4% |
| Multiple | 650 | 41 | 6.31% |
| Native | 103 | 38 | 36.89% |
| Other | 335 | 33 | 9.85% |
| Black | 49 | 14 | 28.57% |
| Asian | 276 | 11 | 3.99% |
10.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.24%
Male Poverty Rate
12.47%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheridan is Native, with 36.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheridan is Asian, with 3.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.26%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.78% |
| High School | 14.68% |
| Some College | 10.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 36.75% |
| Female Employed | 8.32% |
| Male Employed | 1.63% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $99,655 | $112,694 |
| Households | $57,667 | $82,489 |
| Married Families | $107,769 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,530 | $47,135 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
1,678
Number of Veterans
1,490
Male Veterans
188
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 728 |
| Second Gulf War | 441 |
| First Gulf War | 161 |
| Korea | 77 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 512 |
| 35 to 54 | 417 |
| 75+ | 401 |
| 55 to 64 | 185 |
| 18 to 34 | 163 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,593 | 11.7% |
| Hispanic | 130 | 16.67% |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 8.26% |
| Other Race | 26 | 15.48% |
| Asian | 14 | 25.93% |
| Native American | 5 | 5.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.1%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
47.3%
Born in Sheridan
97.56%
Native Born
2.44%
Foreign Born
1.11%
Non Citizen
1.33%
Naturalized
97.56% of Sheridan residents were born in the United States, with 47.3% having been born in Wyoming. 1.11% 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 | 21,095 | 259 | 1.24% |
| 2028 | 20,836 | 259 | 1.26% |
| 2027 | 20,577 | 258 | 1.27% |
| 2026 | 20,319 | 259 | 1.29% |
| 2025 | 20,060 | 259 | 1.31% |
| 2024 | 19,801 | 258 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 19,543 | 338 | 1.76% |
| 2022 | 19,205 | 172 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 19,033 | 266 | 1.42% |
| 2020 | 18,767 | 756 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 18,011 | 145 | 0.81% |
| 2018 | 17,866 | -25 | -0.14% |
| 2017 | 17,891 | 54 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 17,837 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 17,832 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2014 | 17,834 | 34 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 17,800 | 120 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 17,680 | 172 | 0.98% |
| 2011 | 17,508 | 21 | 0.12% |
| 2010 | 17,487 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,804 | 1,904 | 13.7% |
| 1990 | 13,900 | -1,246 | -8.23% |
| 1980 | 15,146 | 4,290 | 39.52% |
| 1970 | 10,856 | -795 | -6.82% |
| 1960 | 11,651 | 151 | 1.31% |
| 1950 | 11,500 | 971 | 9.22% |
| 1940 | 10,529 | 1,993 | 23.35% |
| 1930 | 8,536 | -639 | -6.96% |
| 1920 | 9,175 | 767 | 9.12% |
| 1910 | 8,408 | 8,108 | 2702.67% |
| 1900 | 300 | -20,795 | -98.58% |