Population 2,426 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sheridan County
Household size in Sheridan County
| Period | Sheridan County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.23 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.17 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in Sheridan County run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.27, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sheridan County
| Period | Sheridan County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.6 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.0 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.6 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Sheridan County skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.0, against 40.1 nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sheridan County
| Period | Sheridan County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.7% of households in Sheridan County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Few Kansas counties have a lower share of single-parent households: only two of 105.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sheridan County
Renters in Sheridan County
| Period | Sheridan County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sheridan County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About seven in ten owners (71.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sheridan County
| Period | Sheridan County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.2% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.5% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.7% of the housing in Sheridan County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sheridan County
| Period | Sheridan County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +5 | +6 |
Sheridan County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1968, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Compared with other Kansas counties, though, Sheridan County has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sheridan County
| Period | Sheridan County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $551 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $484 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $614 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $715 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$165 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sheridan County pays $715 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 21.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sheridan County
Bachelor's degrees in Sheridan County
| Period | Sheridan County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.9% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Sheridan County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.9%, against 35.6% nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sheridan County
| Period | Sheridan County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.7% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.4% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.9% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sheridan County: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of Kansas' 105 counties, only nine have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sheridan County
| Period | Sheridan County | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.2% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.1% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.7% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sheridan County has been low: just 0.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Kansas counties have lower unemployment: only seven of 105. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sheridan County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan County | 2.44 | 42.0 | 3.7% | 23.2% | 14.7% | 1968 | $715 | 24.9% | 95.9% | 0.7% |
| Thomas County | 2.49 | 35.5 | 8.9% | 24.8% | 11.0% | 1966 | $773 | 38.0% | 96.6% | 0.7% |
| Graham County | 1.96 | 50.3 | 12.5% | 21.2% | 17.4% | 1957 | $767 | 28.5% | 95.0% | 4.2% |
| Rooks County | 2.17 | 45.5 | 7.6% | 25.7% | 18.5% | 1952 | $670 | 23.7% | 94.3% | 2.1% |
| Sherman County | 2.27 | 38.9 | 12.1% | 34.5% | 19.1% | 1963 | $977 | 21.8% | 91.2% | 0.5% |
| Osborne County | 2.11 | 45.9 | 9.9% | 22.8% | 21.9% | 1951 | $648 | 24.1% | 93.8% | 1.6% |
| Kit Carson County | 2.39 | 39.5 | 6.3% | 27.4% | 15.3% | 1967 | $1,129 | 21.1% | 91.1% | 2.8% |
| Mitchell County | 2.12 | 45.1 | 6.8% | 31.0% | 13.0% | 1956 | $616 | 26.7% | 93.7% | 0.1% |
| Clay County | 2.24 | 42.6 | 12.8% | 22.0% | 10.8% | 1962 | $1,011 | 25.9% | 93.4% | 1.2% |
| Elbert County | 2.83 | 44.9 | 6.2% | 5.0% | 5.1% | 1997 | $1,953 | 36.5% | 96.5% | 3.5% |
| Pottawatomie County | 2.77 | 37.3 | 5.4% | 17.8% | 8.5% | 1984 | $1,157 | 39.3% | 96.6% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Scotland County, MO · Sheridan County, NE · Sheridan County, ND · Sheridan County, MT · Shelby County, MO · Shelby County, IA · Sharkey County, MS · Shannon County, MO · Shackelford County, TX · Seminole County, GA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sheridan County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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