Sheridan County, Wyoming Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Sheridan County, WY 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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B
Health Around average
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B
Income Around average
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B
Education Around averageAmong the top 3 best educated counties in Wyoming
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Sheridan County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,052 | 582,314 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12.7 | 5.9 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.87% | -0.02% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.4 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 13,845 | 243,246 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Sheridan County grew by 14.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 32,052 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Sheridan County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 21.3% of residents. That is 3.5 points above Wyoming as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 6,045 18.9% -2.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,339 19.8% -1.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 6,738 21.0% +1.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 6,836 21.3% +3.5 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 Wyoming, 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 49.9% of the people living in Sheridan County and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% Wyoming 49.1%
- Men 50.1% Wyoming 50.9%
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Economy
Sheridan County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Sheridan County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $72,117 | $76,390 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.79% | 3.23% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Sheridan County is about 6% lower than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Sheridan County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $624,999 | $262,084 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $939 | $991 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.7% | 71.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Sheridan County is about 55.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $939 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sheridan County spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 104 hours, about 4.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Sheridan County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.5 | 13.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 25.1 | 26.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 104 | 110 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,237 | $3,422 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,198 | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 275 | 263 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wyoming:
Niobrara County (7.6 min), Washakie County (7.9 min), Hot Springs County (8.1 min).
Slowest:
Sublette County (20.5 min), Crook County (17.5 min), Lincoln County (17.3 min).
The average commute time in Sheridan County is about the same as in Wyoming.
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 B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Sheridan County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.6% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | 2.34 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wyoming:
Teton County (0.4), Albany County (0.4), Sheridan County (0.3).
Lowest:
Niobrara County (0.2), Uinta County (0.2), Converse County (0.2).
Health
Sheridan County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Sheridan County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.7 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.6% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.0% | 18.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wyoming:
Teton County (0.8), Albany County (0.8), Crook County (0.8).
Lowest:
Niobrara County (0.8), Hot Springs County (0.8), Fremont County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sheridan County, Wyoming.
How big is Sheridan County, Wyoming by population?
About 32,052 people live in Sheridan County, Wyoming, in 13,845 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 40.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
Is Sheridan County, Wyoming urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Sheridan County, Wyoming has 13 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 15% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Sheridan County, Wyoming an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 8.7 times the median household income ($624,999 against $72,117), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $939 a month takes about 16% 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, Wyoming?
Unemployment in Sheridan County, Wyoming is only 2.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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