As of 2024 the population of Sheridan County is 2,418. The population is expected to shrink to 2,390 by 2029 - a growth rate of -0.23%.
The median age of Sheridan County residents is 43.
The diversity index of Sheridan County is 26.1, meaning that there is a 26% 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 $111,709 and projected to be $126,814 in 2029. Per capita income is $46,357, projected to be $52,231 in 2029. 5.91% of households – 143 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,637,600 and the average disposable income is $81,501.
There are 1,146 housing units in Sheridan County; 745 are owner-occupied, 258 are rented, and 143 are vacant. The average home value is $196,409, with 33 homes built in 2010 or later, and 310 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 187 businesses in Sheridan County, employing 1,434 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,349 age 16 and above. 266 workers commute into Sheridan County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,047 residents both live and work in/around Sheridan County. The average travel time is 15.4 minutes. 36.1% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.96% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 912 drive alone, 99 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 160 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 178 residents work from home.
585 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 257 have associates degrees, 308 have bachelor’s degrees, and 118 hold a graduate or professional degree.
