City · Colorado
Sheridan, Colorado
Sheridan, city, in Arapahoe County, Colorado. Sheridan had 5,972 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 6,105 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 6,005 (±27). GEOID 0869645.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,972
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,105 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,005 ±27
Median household income
$60,608
±$7,538 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$380,600
±$39,586 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$1,622
±$230 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
Where is Sheridan and what county is it in?
Sheridan is a city in Arapahoe County, Colorado. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 2,744 residents per square mile in 2020.
Sheridan is in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 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 5,972 people lived in Sheridan on July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020 Census counted 6,105 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 6,005 (±27).
| Measure | Sheridan | Arapahoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,005 ±27 | 659,844 | −84 |
| Households | 2,316 ±203 | 257,232 | −397 |
| Average household size | 2.59 ±0.23 | 2.55 | +0.35 |
| Housing units | 2,486 ±224 | 269,345 | −344 |
Sheridan's population since 2000
From 5,600 in 2000 to 5,972 in 2025: up 6.6%. 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 36.4 years old; 24.1% are under 18 and 14.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 42.3%. 12.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sheridan | Arapahoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 ±3.7 | 37.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.1% ±5.0 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.8% ±3.1 pts | 14.4% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±3.4 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 42.3% ±7.6 pts | 21.7% | +11.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.5% ±7.9 pts | 55.2% | −14.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±2.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±4.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.6 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.2% ±4.5 pts | 16.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 34.0% ±8.1 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.5% ±1.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.0% ±3.1 pts | 10.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.8% ±4.7 pts | 9.3% | +9.0 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.0% ±5.8 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.6% ±5.1 pts | 46.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0% ±3.2 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.1% ±6.4 pts | 84.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.6 pts | 2.8% | – |
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 2,316 households earn less than $60,608 a year (±$7,538), against $101,087 in Arapahoe County and $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $54,563 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sheridan | Arapahoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,608 ±$7,538 | $101,087 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,338 ±$14,389 | $136,289 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,101 ±$5,553 | $53,774 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0% ±6.1 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.2% ±11.8 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.0% ±7.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.0% ±2.8 pts | 97.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.8% ±3.7 pts | 94.7% | – |
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 59.0% of Sheridan's occupied homes and renters 41.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $380,600 by its owner (±$39,586). The median renter pays $1,622 a month including utilities, and 47.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sheridan | Arapahoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $380,600 ±$39,586 | $561,200 | +$100,617 |
| Median gross rent | $1,622 ±$230 | $1,891 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.9% ±13.2 pts | 45.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,296 ±$143 | $2,423 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.0% ±7.2 pts | 64.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 41.0% ±7.2 pts | 35.3% | – |
| Housing units | 2,486 ±224 | 269,345 | −344 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.9% ±8.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.7% ±6.2 pts | 56.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0% ±2.8 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.0% ±3.0 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.8% ±3.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.4% ±3.1 pts | 5.3% | – |
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 3 new housing units in Sheridan in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.5 per 1,000 residents against 5.6 across Colorado.
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?
71.8% of Sheridan's workers drive alone and 12.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 14.5%.
| Measure | Sheridan | Arapahoe County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.8% ±5.4 pts | 71.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.5% ±5.3 pts | 5.0% | +10.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 71.8% ±5.6 pts | 65.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.3% ±4.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.3% ±2.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.1% ±4.6 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.3 min ±3.0 | 27.1 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Sheridan, and 5 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 55.52Arapahoe County | 2,619 | $47,083 |
| Tract 55.53Arapahoe County | 3,913 | $94,416 |
| Tract 55.51Arapahoe County | 2,978 | $76,908 |
| Tract 57.02Arapahoe County | 2,370 | $91,403 |
| Tract 60Arapahoe County | 2,672 | $82,070 |
| Tract 62Arapahoe County | 3,446 | $93,917 |
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 Colorado?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sheridan is the 4,430th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 75th-most populous of 272 in Colorado.
Sheridan ranks 182nd of 218 places in Colorado with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 75th | 272 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 117th | 150 |
| Residents per square mile | 46th | 221 |
| Median household income | 182nd | 218 |
| Per capita income | 167th | 220 |
| Median home value | 156th | 217 |
| Median gross rent | 109th | 200 |
| Poverty rate | 47th | 151 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 174th | 216 |
| Median age | 138th | 220 |
| Owner-occupied share | 186th | 218 |
| Work from home | 132nd | 176 |
| Travel time to work | 71st | 221 |
Sheridan's figures with every place in Colorado (CSV)
Every place in Colorado, 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?
13 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.