Sheridan, CO Demographics
What is the population of Sheridan?
There are 6,031 residents in Sheridan, with a median age of 35. Of this, 47.75% are males and 52.25% are females. US-born citizens make up 87.53% of the resident pool in Sheridan, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.59%. Additionally, 7.88% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 5,085 people in Sheridan currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 6,031 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 2,880 | -1.4% |
| Female Population | 3,151 | 0.3% |
Male Population 47.75%
Female Population 52.25%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -1.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 5,279 | -1.7% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 277 | -8.0% |
| Not Citizen | 475 | 21.5% |
Citizen U.S. Born 87.53%
Citizen not U.S. Born 4.59%
Not Citizen 7.88%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 27 | -6.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 400 | 30.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 348 | -17.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 83 | 13.7% |
| Same House as Last Year | 5,085 | -0.9% |
Moved from Abroad 0.45%
Moved from Same County 6.73%
Moved from Same State 5.86%
Moved from Different State 1.4%
Same House as Last Year 85.56%
What are the employment statistics in Sheridan?
White-collar workers make up 72.61% of the working population in Sheridan, while blue-collar employees account for 27.39%. There are also 444 entrepreneurs in Sheridan (8.37% of the workforce); 3,942 workers employed in private companies (74.35%); and 600 people working in governmental institutions (11.32%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 3,850 | 86.7% |
| Blue Collar | 1,452 | 117.7% |
White Collar 72.61%
Blue Collar 27.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 444 | 106.5% |
| Private Companies | 3,942 | 94.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 600 | 102.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 316 | 66.3% |
Self Employees 8.37%
Private Companies 74.35%
Governmental Workers 11.32%
Not for Profit Companies 5.96%
How many households are there in Sheridan?
There are a total of 2,410 households in Sheridan, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 56.02% of these Sheridan households, while non-family units account for the remaining 43.98%. Additionally, 28.51% of households have children and 71.49% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,410 | -1.3% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -19.4% |
| Family Households | 1,350 | 7.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 1,060 | -10.8% |
Family Households 56.02%
Non-Family Households 43.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 687 | 8.7% |
| Households without Children | 1,723 | -4.8% |
Households with Children 28.51%
Households without Children 71.49%
What are the median and average incomes in Sheridan?
The average annual household income in Sheridan is $72,433, while the median household income sits at $58,571 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $60,083, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $63,750. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $126,042 and $55,854, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $72,433 | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income | $58,571 | 9.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 779 | 8.5% |
| People above Poverty Level | 5,164 | -0.7% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Sheridan?
There are 2,542 housing units in Sheridan, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 2,410 occupied housing units in Sheridan, 56.14% are owner-occupied, while 43.86% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 63.05% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $406,300. In general, housing costs reach $1,553 per month in Sheridan.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 2,542 | 1.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 105 | 12.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 118 | 14.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 267 | -31.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 511 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 658 | 15.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 190 | -23.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 118 | -19.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 409 | 11.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 166 | 40.7% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,410 | -1.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,353 | -3.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,057 | 1.1% |
Owner Occupied 56.14%
Renter Occupied 43.86%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 853 | 1.7% |
| Without Mortgage | 500 | -10.4% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $406,300 | 9.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $0 | N/A |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,553 | 7.4% |
With Mortgage 63.05%
Without Mortgage 36.95%
What is the level of education in Sheridan?
Approximately 43.02% of the population in Sheridan holds a high school degree (that's 1,966 residents), while 25.21% have attained a college certificate (1,152 locals) and 11.86% have a bachelor's degree (542 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 183 | -16.4% |
| Some High School | 1,966 | -7.8% |
| Some College | 1,152 | -11.5% |
| Associate Degree | 394 | -4.6% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 542 | 10.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 333 | -1.8% |
No High School 4%
Some High School 43.02%
Some College 25.21%
Associate Degree 8.62%
Bachelor's Degree 11.86%
Graduate Degree 7.29%
What is the marital status of Sheridan residents?
A total of 2,115 people in Sheridan have never been married (which represents 43.82% of the total population), while 1,820 of them are wedded (37.7%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 80 (1.66%) and 771 (15.97%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,115 | 2.8% |
| Married | 1,820 | -5.4% |
| Separated | 80 | -5.9% |
| Widowed | 121 | -14.8% |
| Divorced | 771 | 4.9% |
Never Married 43.82%
Married 37.7%
Separated 1.66%
Widowed 2.51%
Divorced 15.97%
What are the most common means of transportation in Sheridan?
The top three means of transportation people in Sheridan use to get to work are: car, walking and taxi cab. A total of 2,257 residents commute by car, 69 prefer going to work by walking and 19 by taxi cab
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,257 | 0.8% |
| Subway or Elevated | 14 | N/A |
| Bicycle | 8 | -68.0% |
| TaxiCab | 19 | -54.8% |
| Walk | 69 | -28.9% |
What is the median and average household income in Sheridan by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.