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 31,176.

  • The median home value in Sheridan County is $407,514.

  • The median income in Sheridan County is $68,898.

  • The median rent in Sheridan County is $919.

  • The unemployment rate in Sheridan County is 3.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Sheridan County is 8.7%.

  • The average high in Sheridan County is 58.9° and there are 38.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Sheridan County

List Of Cities & Towns in Sheridan County

Sheridan, WY Population 18,807

Story, WY Population 983

Ranchester, WY Population 967

Dayton, WY Population 871

Parkman, WY Population 473

Clearmont, WY Population 99

Big Horn, WY Population 72

Arvada, WY Population 8

Map Of Sheridan County

Sheridan County, WY Weather

  • The average high in Sheridan County is 58.9°.

  • There are 73.33 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 38.5 inches of rain each year with 20.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:54 hours of sun each day in Sheridan County.

StatSheridan County
Mean High58.9
Nice Days73.33
Rainfall38.5
Snowfall20.4
Sunny_hours5:54
58.9°
Average High
38.5
Inches of Rain

Sheridan County Photos

Sheridan
Source: Wikipedia User Vasiliymeshko | CC BY-SA 3.0
Trail End State Historic Site Aka Kendrick Mansion Sheridan Wy
Source: Wikipedia User IreneWyo | CC BY-SA 3.0
Sheridan County Courthouse In Sheridan Wyoming
Source: Wikipedia User IreneWyo | CC BY-SA 3.0

Sheridan County Demographics

Population over time in Sheridan County

The current population in Sheridan County is 31,176. The population has increased 2.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 30,812 1.4%
2021 30,397 0.9%
2020 30,140 -

Gender in Sheridan County

  • Sheridan County is 50.1% female with 15,611 female residents.

  • Sheridan County is 49.9% male with 15,564 male residents.

Female
50.1% (15,611)
Male
49.9% (15,564)
Gender Sheridan County WY USA
Female 50.1% 48.8% 50.4%
Male 49.9% 51.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Sheridan County

Sheridan County is:

  • 90.6% White with 28,235 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 88 African American residents.

  • 1.2% American Indian with 365 American Indian residents.

  • 1.0% Asian with 317 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 106 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 593 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.7% Hispanic with 1,472 Hispanic residents.

White
90.6% (28,235)
African American
0.3% (88)
American Indian
1.2% (365)
Asian
1.0% (317)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (106)
Two Or More
1.9% (593)
Hispanic
4.7% (1,472)

Table: Sheridan County By Race

Race Sheridan County WY USA
White 90.6% 82.5% 58.9%
African American 0.3% 0.8% 12.1%
American Indian 1.2% 1.9% 0.6%
Asian 1.0% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.9% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.7% 10.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Sheridan County, Wyoming

  • 6.2% of households in Sheridan County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.2% of households in Sheridan County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.6% of households in Sheridan County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Sheridan County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Sheridan County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Sheridan County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.7% of households in Sheridan County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 22.3% of households in Sheridan County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.4% of households in Sheridan County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Sheridan County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.2% (1,935)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.2% (1,298)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.6% (1,748)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.1% (2,538)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.4% (4,170)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.7% (4,888)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.7% (3,326)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.3% (6,960)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.4% (1,987)
$200,000 or more
7.4% (2,321)
Income Sheridan County WY USA
Less than $10,000 6.2% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.2% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.6% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.4% 10.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.7% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.7% 13.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.3% 18.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.4% 8.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 7.4% 7.4% 11.4%

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed < 9th grade.

  • 3.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed 9-12th grade.

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

  • 24.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed associate's degree.

  • 19.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 9.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed master's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Sheridan County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
1% (311)
9-12th Grade
3% (935)
High School / GED
31% (9,664)
Some College
24% (7,482)
Associate's Degree
9% (2,805)
Bachelor's Degree
19% (5,923)
Master's Degree
9% (2,805)
Professional Degree
2% (623)
Doctorate Degree
2% (623)
Education Sheridan County WY USA
< 9th Grade 1% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 3% 4% 6%
High School / GED 31% 28% 26%
Some College 24% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 19% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 9% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 1% 2%

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