Sheridan County, WY Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Sheridan County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,967 | 586,148 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 12.7 | 6.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.78% | -0.08% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 13,514 | 238,172 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $70,852 | $74,833 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.08% | 3.39% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Sheridan County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $625,000 | $235,717 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $950 | $967 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.9% | 71.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Sheridan County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 12.6 | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
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 | 2.27 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
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% |