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
10th
Median Household Income $60,121 -20.0% #2,073 / 3,222
36th
Median Age 46.1 years +18.5% #581 / 3,222
82th
Median Home Value $113,400 -59.8% #2,796 / 3,222
13th
Median Gross Rent $738 -36.5% #2,540 / 3,222
21th
Poverty Rate 11.3% -10.6% #1,082 / 3,222
66th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$60,121 −20.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,073 of 3,222
36th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,071 −7.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,086 of 3,222
66th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.3% −10.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,082 of 3,222
66th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.0% −63.1% vs nat'l
Rank #274 of 3,222
92th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.2% −28.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,334 of 3,222
59th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.4 min −26.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,777 of 3,222
14th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$113,400 −59.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,796 of 3,222
13th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$738 −36.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,540 of 3,222
21th percentile
Homeownership Rate
74.1% +15.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,681 of 3,222
48th percentile
74.1% Homeownership

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Health

89.1% of residents in Sheridan County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.

89.1% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.1% −2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,351 of 3,222
27th percentile

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.