Sheridan County Summary

Life in Sheridan County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Sheridan County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sheridan County:

  • The population in Sheridan County is 5,102.

  • The median home value in Sheridan County is $120,095.

  • The median income in Sheridan County is $53,609.

  • The median rent in Sheridan County is $756.

  • The unemployment rate in Sheridan County is 2.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Sheridan County is 10.8%.

  • The average high in Sheridan County is 66.2° and there are 37.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sheridan County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sheridan County

Gordon, NE Population 1,697

Rushville, NE Population 1,011

Hay Springs, NE Population 656

Clinton, NE Population 57

Akron , NE Population 0

Map Of Sheridan County

Sheridan County, NE Weather

  • The average high in Sheridan County is 66.2°.

  • There are 74.7 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 37.5 inches of rain each year with 14.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:20 hours of sun each day in Sheridan County.

StatSheridan County
Mean High66.2
Nice Days74.7
Rainfall37.5
Snowfall14.1
Sunny_hours6:20
66.2°
Average High
37.5
Inches of Rain

Sheridan County Demographics

Population over time in Sheridan County

The current population in Sheridan County is 5,102. The population has decreased -1.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,150 -1.2%
2021 5,215 -0.3%
2020 5,231 -

Gender in Sheridan County

  • Sheridan County is 49.9% female with 2,544 female residents.

  • Sheridan County is 50.1% male with 2,557 male residents.

Female
49.9% (2,544)
Male
50.1% (2,557)
Gender Sheridan County NE USA
Female 49.9% 49.7% 50.4%
Male 50.1% 50.3% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Sheridan County

Sheridan County is:

  • 79.7% White with 4,068 White residents.

  • 0.9% African American with 44 African American residents.

  • 8.3% American Indian with 422 American Indian residents.

  • 1.2% Asian with 63 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 11 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 181 Two Or More residents.

  • 6.1% Hispanic with 313 Hispanic residents.

White
79.7% (4,068)
African American
0.9% (44)
American Indian
8.3% (422)
Asian
1.2% (63)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (11)
Two Or More
3.5% (181)
Hispanic
6.1% (313)

Table: Sheridan County By Race

Race Sheridan County NE USA
White 79.7% 77.1% 58.9%
African American 0.9% 4.7% 12.1%
American Indian 8.3% 0.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.2% 2.5% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.5% 3.1% 3.5%
Hispanic 6.1% 11.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Sheridan County, Nebraska

  • 3.3% of households in Sheridan County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Sheridan County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Sheridan County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Sheridan County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Sheridan County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.6% of households in Sheridan County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Sheridan County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Sheridan County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Sheridan County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Sheridan County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.3% (169)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (208)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.1% (565)
$25,000 to $34,999
11.8% (602)
$35,000 to $49,999
15.6% (794)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.6% (949)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.1% (718)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.4% (684)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (262)
$200,000 or more
2.9% (145)
Income Sheridan County NE USA
Less than $10,000 3.3% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.1% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 11.8% 7.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 15.6% 11.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.6% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.1% 13.8% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.4% 18.1% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 8.1% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 2.9% 7.8% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Sheridan County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed some college.

  • 10.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed associate's degree.

  • 17.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (102)
9-12th Grade
8% (408)
High School / GED
31% (1,581)
Some College
27% (1,377)
Associate's Degree
10% (510)
Bachelor's Degree
17% (867)
Master's Degree
3% (153)
Professional Degree
1% (51)
Doctorate Degree
1% (51)
Education Sheridan County NE USA
< 9th Grade 2% 5% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 4% 6%
High School / GED 31% 25% 26%
Some College 27% 22% 20%
Associate's Degree 10% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 17% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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