Sheridan County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20179 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,426 | — | #3,079 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $73,750 | -1.9% | #932 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.7 years | +9.8% | #1,297 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $167,200 | -40.7% | #1,863 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $689 | -40.8% | #2,788 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% | -29.1% | #562 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sheridan County has a population of 2,426, making it the #3,079 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sheridan County is $73,750, ranking #932 out of 3,222 counties — 1.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9% and unemployment stands at 0.7%.
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The median home value in Sheridan County is $167,200 (-40.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $689/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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92.4% of residents in Sheridan County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Sheridan County, Kansas
Sheridan County, Kansas has a total population of 2,426, making it the 3,079th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sheridan County is 42.7 years, which is 9.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sheridan County is $73,750, which ranks #932 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7%.
The median home value in Sheridan County is $167,200, 40.7% below the national median. Renters in Sheridan County pay a median gross rent of $689 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sheridan County, 24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.6 min.
Sheridan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
All data for Sheridan County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.