Sheridan County, Wyoming

WY · FIPS 56033 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 32,055 #1,421 / 3,222
56th
Median Household Income $71,388 -5.0% #1,095 / 3,222
66th
Median Age 42.7 years +9.8% #1,310 / 3,222
59th
Median Home Value $394,900 +40.1% #296 / 3,222
91th
Median Gross Rent $939 -19.3% #1,232 / 3,222
62th
Poverty Rate 10.2% -18.8% #843 / 3,222
74th

Demographics

Sheridan County has a population of 32,055, making it the #1,421 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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.9%
Native Born
2.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Sheridan County is $71,388, ranking #1,095 out of 3,222 counties — 5.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.2% and unemployment stands at 2.2%.

Median Household Income
$71,388 −5.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,095 of 3,222
66th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,122 −0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #710 of 3,222
78th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.2% −18.8% vs nat'l
Rank #843 of 3,222
74th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.2% −59.2% vs nat'l
Rank #326 of 3,222
90th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.1% −7.7% vs nat'l
Rank #693 of 3,222
79th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.0 min −34.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,005 of 3,222
7th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Sheridan County is $394,900 (+40.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $939/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.7%.

Median Home Value
$394,900 +40.1% vs nat'l
Rank #296 of 3,222
91th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$939 −19.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,232 of 3,222
62th percentile
Homeownership Rate
70.7% +9.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,219 of 3,222
31th percentile
70.7% Homeownership

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Health

90.7% of residents in Sheridan County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.1% below the national rate.

90.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.7% −1.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,011 of 3,222
38th percentile

About Sheridan County, Wyoming

Sheridan County, Wyoming has a total population of 32,055, making it the 1,421st 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 $71,388, which ranks #1,095 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2%.

The median home value in Sheridan County is $394,900, 40.1% above the national median. Renters in Sheridan County pay a median gross rent of $939 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Sheridan County, 31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.0 min.

Sheridan County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.0%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).

All data for Sheridan County, Wyoming 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.