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Sheridan County, Wyoming
Sheridan County, Wyoming. Sheridan County had 33,241 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.5% since 2020, faster than Wyoming (+2.1%). It holds 9 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 5 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 56033.
Sheridan County is the county of the Sheridan, WY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,241
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,921 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,055
Median household income
$71,388
±$7,227 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$394,900
±$24,125 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$939
±$91 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
How many people live in Sheridan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 30,921 residents in Sheridan County. The Census Bureau estimates 33,241 for July 1, 2025, up 7.5% since 2020, faster than Wyoming (+2.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 32,055 over 2,523 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sheridan County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,055 | 582,397 | +1,915 |
| Households | 13,845±331 | 243,318 | +594 |
| Average household size | 2.25±0.05 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,461±48 | 277,141 | +546 |
Sheridan County's population since 2000
From 26,560 in 2000 to 33,241 in 2025: up 25.2%. 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 9 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 5 census-designated places. The largest is Sheridan with 20,015 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sheridan | 18,737 | $62,867 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchester | 1,064 | $69,464 |
| StoryGEOID 5673615 | 903 | $113,590 |
| Dayton | 822 | $75,066 |
| Powder HornGEOID 5662269 | 682 | $110,096 |
| Big HornGEOID 5606770 | 457 | $181,121 |
| ParkmanGEOID 5659985 | 180 | $65,674 |
| ClearmontGEOID 5615325 | 116 | $75,000 |
| ArvadaGEOID 5603725 | 33 | 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 42.7 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 22.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.0%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sheridan County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7±0.6 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3%±0.4 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.4%±0.4 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0% | 10.7% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.2%±0.7 pts | 81.4% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | +0.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1%±0.9 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.5%±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.0%±1.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 13.2%±1.7 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3%±1.9 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.2%±1.0 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.1%±2.9 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.5%±1.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.9%±1.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 13,845 households earn less than $71,388 a year (±$7,227), against $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 it was $74,835 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sheridan County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,388±$7,227 | $76,176 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,947±$5,328 | $100,641 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,122±$2,546 | $42,668 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2%±1.9 pts | 10.5% | +4.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0%±5.0 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.7%±1.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.3%±2.1 pts | 89.4% | – |
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 70.7% of Sheridan County's occupied homes and renters 29.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $394,900 by its owner (±$24,125). The median renter pays $939 a month including utilities, and 34.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sheridan County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $394,900±$24,125 | $309,700 | +$59,659 |
| Median gross rent | $939±$91 | $992 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.7%±7.7 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,889±$88 | $1,754 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.7%±2.5 pts | 71.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,461±48 | 277,141 | +546 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.7%±2.7 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.8%±1.7 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.8%±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.0%±2.4 pts | 10.8% | – |
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 423 new housing units across Sheridan County in 2025 (293 single-family), 12.7 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?
79.6% of Sheridan County's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Sheridan County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.8%±1.9 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2%±1.1 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6%±2.5 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.8%±1.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.1%±1.0 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5%±2.0 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.8 min±1.1 | 18.8 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 divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $51,847 (Tract 3) to $103,125 (Tract 5.02).
| Tract 156033000100 | 6,130±441 | $73,412 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 256033000200 | 3,319±343 | $65,528 |
| Tract 356033000300 | 3,835±360 | $51,847 |
| Tract 456033000400 | 5,383±465 | $61,315 |
| Tract 5.0156033000501 | 3,538±507 | $101,111 |
| Tract 5.0256033000502 | 4,149±492 | $103,125 |
| Tract 656033000600 | 5,701±586 | $67,228 |
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 Wyoming's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 7th of 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 3rd of 23 |
| Residents per square mile | 3rd of 23 |
| Median household income | 13th of 23 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 8th of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 23 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6th of 23 |
| Median age | 11th of 23 |
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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sheridan County 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' school search.