As of 2025 the population of Sheridan County is 2,445. The population is expected to shrink to 2,409 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.30%.
The median age of Sheridan County residents is 44.
The diversity index of Sheridan County is 25.5, 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 $110,711 and projected to be $121,948 in 2030. Per capita income is $45,587, projected to be $49,796 in 2030. 5.48% of households – 134 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,445,798 and the average disposable income is $81,290.
There are 1,148 housing units in Sheridan County; 733 are owner-occupied, 273 are rented, and 142 are vacant. The average home value is $216,422, with 48 homes built in 2010 or later, and 284 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 183 businesses in Sheridan County, employing 1,286 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,282 age 16 and above. 199 workers commute into Sheridan County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,062 residents both live and work in/around Sheridan County. The average travel time is 13.9 minutes. 29.76% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 1.13% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 866 drive alone, 89 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 134 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 193 residents work from home.
573 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 256 have associates degrees, 298 have bachelor’s degrees, and 130 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
