Sheridan County, North Dakota
Located in North Dakota, Sheridan County has a population of 1,303 residents and a median age of 51.5 years, making it the #3,170 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 10.1%. The median home value is $110,300, and the median household income is $62,639, which is 17% below the national median.
Demographics
Sheridan County has a population of 1,303, making it the #3,170 most populous county in the US. The median age is 51.5 years, which is 32.4% above the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in Sheridan County is $62,639, ranking #1,836 out of 3,222 counties — 16.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 1.1%.
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Housing
The median home value in Sheridan County is $110,300 (-60.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $373/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.0%.
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Education
In Sheridan County, 18.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 44.0% below the national average, ranking #2,208 out of 3,222 counties.
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15.3% of adults report poor or fair health and 9.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.9% of adults in Sheridan County smoke , 37.4% are obese , and 24.4% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
22.9% of children in Sheridan County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Sheridan County is 75.2%. The mean commute time is 24.0 min, which is 13.1% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Sheridan County voted Republican with a margin of 72.1%. The vote was 13.4% Dem / 85.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 0.2 toward Republicans .
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About Sheridan County, North Dakota
Sheridan County, North Dakota has a total population of 1,303, making it the 3,170th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sheridan County is 51.5 years, which is 32.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sheridan County is $62,639, which ranks #1,836 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1%.
The median home value in Sheridan County is $110,300, 60.9% below the national median. Renters in Sheridan County pay a median gross rent of $373 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sheridan County, 18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.0 min.
Sheridan County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 96.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Sheridan County, North Dakota 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.