Sheridan County, North Dakota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Sheridan County, ND Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 88% of counties in North Dakota
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C
Income Below averageAmong the 5 least wealthy counties in North Dakota
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 3 least educated counties in North Dakota
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Sheridan County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,303 | 784,730 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.3 | 11.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.80% | 0.80% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 53.4 | 36.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 675 | 331,016 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Sheridan County declined by 1.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 1,303 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Sheridan County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 28.0% of residents. That is 12.1 points above North Dakota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 182 14.0% -9.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 189 14.5% -6.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 312 23.9% +6.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 364 28.0% +12.1 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below North Dakota, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.7% of the people living in Sheridan County and men 50.3%.
- Women 49.7% North Dakota 49.0%
- Men 50.3% North Dakota 51.0%
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Economy
Sheridan County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Sheridan County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,352 | $76,862 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.19% | 3.32% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sheridan County is about 20% lower than in North Dakota.
Housing
| Metric | Sheridan County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $347,500 | $125,877 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $372 | $953 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 84.0% | 62.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Sheridan County is about 77.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $372 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sheridan County spend about 35 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 144 hours, about 6.0 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sheridan County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.3 | 13.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.5 | 27.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 144 | 115 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,458 | $3,567 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 884 | 2,106 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 133 | 360 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
North Dakota:
McIntosh County (6.9 min), Foster County (7.7 min), Pierce County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
McHenry County (28.9 min), Renville County (23.5 min), Oliver County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in Sheridan County is 17 minutes, longer than the 14 minutes in North Dakota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Sheridan County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Sheridan County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.0% | 29.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.91 | 2.29 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
North Dakota:
Cass County (0.3), Burleigh County (0.3), Grand Forks County (0.3).
Lowest:
Sioux County (0.2), Sheridan County (0.2), Hettinger County (0.2).
Health
Sheridan County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Sheridan County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.0% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.2% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
North Dakota:
Burleigh County (0.8), Steele County (0.8), Cass County (0.8).
Lowest:
Sioux County (0.7), Rolette County (0.7), Benson County (0.8).
Sheridan County, ND Compared With Nearby Counties
How Sheridan County, ND compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan County, ND | 1,303 | $61,352 #2/2 | $347,500 #1/2 | 17.3 min #2/2 |
| Burleigh County, ND | 100,591 | $86,745 | $27,777 | 15.3 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sheridan County, North Dakota.
What is the population of Sheridan County, North Dakota?
About 1,303 people live in Sheridan County, North Dakota, in 675 households of 1.9 people on average. The median age is 53.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 16 years.
Is Sheridan County, North Dakota urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Sheridan County, North Dakota has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Sheridan County, North Dakota?
The median home costs 5.7 times the median household income ($347,500 against $61,352), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $372 a month takes about 7% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Sheridan County, North Dakota?
Unemployment in Sheridan County, North Dakota is only 1.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Sheridan County, North Dakota?
14.0% of adults in Sheridan County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 7), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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