County · North Dakota
Sheridan County, North Dakota
Sheridan County, North Dakota. Sheridan County had 1,296 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.3% since 2020, in line with North Dakota (+2.6%). It holds 18 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 14 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 38083.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,296
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,265 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,303 ±107
Median household income
$62,639
±$8,186 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$110,300
±$5,753 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$373
±$41 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Sheridan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,265 residents in Sheridan County. The Census Bureau estimates 1,296 for July 1, 2025, up 2.3% since 2020, in line with North Dakota (+2.6%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 1,303 over 972 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sheridan County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,303±107 | 784,841 | no clear change |
| Households | 675±56 | 331,063 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.91±0.15 | 2.28 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 838±51 | 377,281 | no clear change |
Sheridan County's population since 2000
From 1,710 in 2000 to 1,296 in 2025: down 24.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Sheridan County?
Sheridan County holds 18 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 14 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is McClusky with 320 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| McClusky | 322 | $42,750 |
|---|---|---|
| GoodrichGEOID 3831500 | 106 | $80,000 |
| Martin Township, Sheridan CountyGEOID 3808351100 | 77 | $120,417 |
| MartinGEOID 3851060 | 63 | $43,750 |
| McClusky TownshipGEOID 3808349060 | 52 | $101,250 |
| Berlin Township, Sheridan CountyGEOID 3808306340 | 46 | $117,083 |
| Sperry/Goodrich TownshipGEOID 3808374600 | 40 | not published |
| Highland Township, Sheridan CountyGEOID 3808337980 | 35 | not published |
| Strassburg TownshipGEOID 3808376540 | 31 | not published |
| Rosenfield TownshipGEOID 3808368470 | 31 | $250,000 or more |
| Lincoln Dale TownshipGEOID 3808346700 | 26 | $46,250 |
| Denhoff TownshipGEOID 3808319100 | 24 | $65,625 |
| Prophets TownshipGEOID 3808364715 | 23 | $85,938 |
| Boone TownshipGEOID 3808308300 | 17 | not published |
| Edgemont TownshipGEOID 3808322220 | 15 | not published |
| DenhoffGEOID 3819060 | 13 | $65,625 |
| Mauch TownshipGEOID 3808351350 | 9 | not published |
| Fairview TownshipGEOID 3808325420 | 1 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sheridan County?
The median resident of Sheridan County is 51.5 years old; 16.8% are under 18 and 32.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 2.2%.
| Measure | Sheridan County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.5±2.8 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.8%±2.4 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 32.0%±3.4 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 4.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.5%±1.8 pts | 81.7% | −2.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.5%±1.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.9%±2.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 10.6%±2.1 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3%±2.2 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.2%±2.9 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9%±3.7 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.1%±1.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Sheridan County's 675 households earn less than $62,639 a year (±$8,186), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $62,833 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sheridan County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,639±$8,186 | $76,657 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $85,136±$10,690 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,140±$4,424 | $43,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1%±3.6 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.6%±6.8 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.1%±2.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1%±3.9 pts | 88.7% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 84.0% of Sheridan County's occupied homes and renters 16.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $110,300 by its owner (±$5,753). The median renter pays $373 a month including utilities, and 13.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sheridan County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $110,300±$5,753 | $249,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $373±$41 | $954 | −$268 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.7%±8.8 pts | 31.1% | −53.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,224±$299 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.0%±5.4 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 838±51 | 377,281 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±5.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.2%±4.7 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.0%±3.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.0%±5.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units across Sheridan County in 2025 (4 single-family), 3.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sheridan County get to work?
70.5% of Sheridan County's workers drive alone and 9.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 1.1%.
| Measure | Sheridan County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.5%±4.6 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.5%±5.7 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4%±3.4 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 8.8%±3.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.2%±3.5 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min±3.3 | 17.9 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 are Sheridan County's census tracts?
Sheridan County is a single census tract.
| Tract 960238083960200 | 1,303±107 | $62,639 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Sheridan County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 51st of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st of 53 |
| Median household income | 44th of 53 |
| Median home value | 47th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 53rd of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 28th of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th of 53 |
| Median age | 4th of 53 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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