City · Arkansas
Sheridan, Arkansas
Sheridan, city, in Grant County, Arkansas. Sheridan had 5,406 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,920 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,165 (±27). GEOID 0563710.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,406
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,920 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,165 ±27
Median household income
$62,453
±$6,461 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$187,700
±$10,598 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$780
±$92 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
Where is Sheridan and what county is it in?
Sheridan is a city in Grant County, Arkansas. It covers 12.4 square miles of land, 398 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sheridan is in the Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway, AR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 6 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sheridan, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,406 people lived in Sheridan on July 1, 2025, up 7.6% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020 Census counted 4,920 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,165 (±27).
| Measure | Sheridan | Grant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,165 ±27 | 18,242 | +319 |
| Households | 2,057 ±149 | 6,978 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.44 ±0.18 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,342 ±161 | 7,957 | no clear change |
Sheridan's population since 2000
From 3,872 in 2000 to 5,406 in 2025: up 39.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sheridan as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sheridan?
The median resident of Sheridan is 37.4 years old; 27.2% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 3.6%.
| Measure | Sheridan | Grant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 ±3.9 | 40.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.2% ±3.6 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4% ±3.5 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Male | 45.3% ±3.7 pts | 50.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% ±2.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.8% ±3.3 pts | 91.1% | −5.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8% ±2.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.1% ±1.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.7% ±0.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9% ±3.1 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1% ±4.0 pts | 19.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±3.2 pts | 6.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.6% ±2.8 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.1% ±6.0 pts | 21.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.2% ±3.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 77.9% ±6.8 pts | 88.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sheridan earn?
Half of Sheridan's 2,057 households earn less than $62,453 a year (±$6,461), against $71,549 in Grant County and $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $65,538 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sheridan | Grant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,453 ±$6,461 | $71,549 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,626 ±$9,285 | $90,620 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,609 ±$3,816 | $36,762 | −$8,976 |
| People below the poverty line | 19.9% ±7.1 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.3% ±11.1 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.0% ±4.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.1% ±5.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.0% ±6.0 pts | 89.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sheridan?
Owners occupy 66.1% of Sheridan's occupied homes and renters 33.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $187,700 by its owner (±$10,598). The median renter pays $780 a month including utilities, and 57.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sheridan | Grant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $187,700 ±$10,598 | $161,700 | +$24,879 |
| Median gross rent | $780 ±$92 | $788 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 57.8% ±16.0 pts | 39.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,315 ±$75 | $1,325 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.1% ±7.8 pts | 80.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.9% ±7.8 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Housing units | 2,342 ±161 | 7,957 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5% ±4.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.2% ±4.8 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.6% ±3.6 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 10.0% ±4.4 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.2% ±3.9 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% ±3.3 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sheridan building?
Builders took permits for 33 new housing units in Sheridan in 2025 (33 in single-family houses), 6.1 per 1,000 residents against 5.0 across Arkansas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sheridan work and get to work?
77.4% of Sheridan's workers drive alone and 8.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.9%.
| Measure | Sheridan | Grant County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.3% ±6.2 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.9% ±3.3 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4% ±7.3 pts | 79.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.9% ±6.4 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.4% ±4.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.2 min ±4.5 | 30.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Sheridan?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Sheridan, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $61,867 (Tract 4704.01) to $66,806 (Tract 4704.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4704.01Grant County | 3,674 | $61,867 |
| Tract 4704.02Grant County | 2,290 | $66,806 |
| Tract 4702Grant County | 3,211 | $96,833 |
| Tract 4703Grant County | 4,273 | $63,594 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Sheridan) · Census block assignment files
How does Sheridan compare with other places in Arkansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sheridan is the 4,684th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 67th-most populous of 500 in Arkansas.
Sheridan ranks 56th of 194 places in Arkansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 67th | 500 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 39th | 182 |
| Residents per square mile | 156th | 197 |
| Median household income | 56th | 194 |
| Per capita income | 73rd | 197 |
| Median home value | 51st | 193 |
| Median gross rent | 108th | 186 |
| Poverty rate | 83rd | 172 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56th | 189 |
| Median age | 106th | 196 |
| Owner-occupied share | 79th | 197 |
| Work from home | 49th | 76 |
| Travel time to work | 29th | 197 |
Sheridan's figures with every place in Arkansas (CSV)
Every place in Arkansas, sortable · Compare Sheridan with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Sheridan?
17 of the 57 figures for Sheridan on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sheridan are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Sheridan.