Sheridan County, Nebraska
NE · FIPS 31161 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,014 | — | #2,901 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,121 | -20.0% | #2,073 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.1 years | +18.5% | #581 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $113,400 | -59.8% | #2,796 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $738 | -36.5% | #2,540 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% | -10.6% | #1,082 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sheridan County has a population of 5,014, making it the #2,901 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sheridan County is $60,121, ranking #2,073 out of 3,222 counties — 20.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.3% and unemployment stands at 2.0%.
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The median home value in Sheridan County is $113,400 (-59.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $738/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.1%.
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89.1% of residents in Sheridan County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.
About Sheridan County, Nebraska
Sheridan County, Nebraska has a total population of 5,014, making it the 2,901st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sheridan County is 46.1 years, which is 18.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sheridan County is $60,121, which ranks #2,073 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0%.
The median home value in Sheridan County is $113,400, 59.8% below the national median. Renters in Sheridan County pay a median gross rent of $738 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sheridan County, 24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.4 min.
Sheridan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 80.5% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (8.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.4%).
All data for Sheridan County, Nebraska 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.