As of 2026 the population of Sheridan County is 2,406. The population is expected to shrink to 2,377 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.24%.
The median age of Sheridan County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Sheridan County is 26.6, meaning that there is a 27% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Sheridan County is $131,647 and projected to be $151,012 in 2031. Per capita income is $54,672, projected to be $62,378 in 2031. 7.32% of households – 176 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,449,618 and the average disposable income is $96,574.
There are 1,139 housing units in Sheridan County; 738 are owner-occupied, 258 are rented, and 143 are vacant. The average home value is $226,070, with 78 homes built in 2010 or later, and 273 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 182 businesses in Sheridan County, employing 1,308 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,273 age 16 and above. 193 workers commute into Sheridan County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,053 residents both live and work in/around Sheridan County. The average travel time is 15.7 minutes. 28.49% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.8% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 824 drive alone, 78 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 153 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 218 residents work from home.
563 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 261 have associates degrees, 274 have bachelor’s degrees, and 142 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
