Sheridan County, Wyoming Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Sheridan County, Wyoming, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Sheridan County, Wyoming. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Sheridan County, Wyoming. The estimated population of Sheridan County, Wyoming is 30,812 people, with a median age of 42.4.

We can look at the total population in Sheridan County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
30,812
+1.37%
+2.83%
2020
30,397
+0.85%
-
2019
30,140
+0.43%
-
2018
30,012
+0.16%
-
2017
29,964
 - -

Population of Sheridan County, Wyoming by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.7%
91.6%
 -0.98%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.9%
 -66.67%
Native
1.3%
1%
 +30.00%
Hispanic
4.6%
4.2%
 +9.52%
Asian
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.7%
 +5.88%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Sheridan County, Wyoming by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 42.4 -0.7% 42.3 +0.48% 42.6 -1.16%
2020 42.7 +0.95% 42.1 +1.2% 43.1 +0.23%
2019 42.3 +0.48% 41.6 +1.46% 43 +0.23%
2018 42.1 0% 41 -0.73% 42.9 +0.7%
2017 42.1 - 41.3 - 42.6 -

The median age of Sheridan County, Wyoming gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,631 +6.82% 1,601 -10.03% 1,740 1,431
10 to 19 2,086 -4.4% 1,944 +19.68% 1,981 2,351
20 to 29 1,639 +0.73% 1,610 +1.13% 1,645 1,628
30 to 39 1,671 +5.33% 1,986 -4.96% 1,743 1,884
40 to 49 1,859 +9.2% 1,675 +4.59% 2,019 1,750
50 to 59 1,842 +3.32% 2,083 -6.81% 1,897 1,943
60 to 69 2,379 -1.37% 2,154 -4.6% 2,344 2,049
70+ 1,709 +16% 2,095 +14.27% 1,997 2,410

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Sheridan County, Wyoming is $62,531.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Sheridan County.

  • Under 25
    $33,090.00
  • 25 to 44
    $82,179.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,926.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,159.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Sheridan County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Sheridan County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Sheridan County, Wyoming is currently $85,123.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

6.48% of households in Sheridan County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Sheridan County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    17.83%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.63%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.30%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.63%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.86%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.28%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Sheridan County is $37,291.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Sheridan County by the total population of Sheridan County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Sheridan County, Wyoming, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Sheridan County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    16.50%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.07%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.50%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.92%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Sheridan County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Sheridan County over the age of 16 is 24,783.

Of those people, a total of 63.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Sheridan County is 61.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,474 46.30% 7.00%
20 to 24 years 1,613 83.40% 2.70%
25 to 29 years 1,660 78.10% 4.50%
30 to 34 years 1,807 86.70% 2.40%
35 to 44 years 3,800 91.70% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 3,495 84.10% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 2,134 74.90% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 2,331 66.50% 3.40%
65 to 74 years 3,989 23.50% 1.00%
75 years and over 2,480 8.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Sheridan County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 23,518 62.80% 2.60%
Black or African American 96 68.80% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 333 65.20% 0.00%
Asian 118 70.30% 16.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 217 61.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 501 66.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 1,019 63.40% 2.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 22,888 63.00% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Sheridan County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Sheridan County is 15,193, with median earnings of $40,588.00.

Women in Sheridan County, Wyoming earning approximately 58.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,193 $40,588.00
Male 8,075 $54,562.00
Female 7,118 $31,962.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 2,422 $65,506.00
Business and Financial 399 $81,544.00
Computer and Mathematical 374 $29,695.00
Architecture and Engineering 301 $70,938.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 181 $58,075.00
Community and Social Service 212 $29,219.00
Legal 89 $151,250.00
Educational and Library 1,051 $48,847.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 138 $32,778.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,070 $73,952.00
Healthcare Support 695 $19,631.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $17,125.00
Law Enforcement 119 $77,981.00
Food Preparation and Serving 975 $12,917.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 743 $25,905.00
Personal Care and Service 532 $23,250.00
Sales 965 $32,957.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,446 $31,402.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 241 $32,321.00
Construction and Extraction 1,251 $55,521.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 431 $54,476.00
Production 470 $40,288.00
Transportation and Material Moving 735 $48,508.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 1,666 $73,922.00 756 $44,528.00
Business and Financial 171 $115,990.00 228 $65,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 351 $29,649.00 23 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 263 $61,875.00 38 $75,833.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 58 $85,962.00 123 $41,583.00
Community and Social Service 51 $37,083.00 161 $11,607.00
Legal 74 $173,000.00 15 $50,750.00
Educational and Library 317 $62,013.00 734 $40,551.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 29 $75,250.00 109 $32,731.00
Healthcare Practitioners 286 $89,833.00 784 $70,833.00
Healthcare Support 50 $0.00 645 $19,119.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 54 $28,333.00 14 $2,500.00
Law Enforcement 113 $78,558.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 339 $24,099.00 636 $10,184.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 422 $17,721.00 321 $32,985.00
Personal Care and Service 89 $9,750.00 443 $23,438.00
Sales 452 $48,953.00 513 $27,188.00
Office and Administrative Support 291 $64,583.00 1,155 $29,890.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 165 $28,906.00 76 $45,521.00
Construction and Extraction 1,182 $57,083.00 69 $31,020.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 417 $54,713.00 14 $0.00
Production 350 $54,444.00 120 $19,167.00
Transportation and Material Moving 682 $51,429.00 53 $18,477.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 13,003 households in Sheridan County, with an average household size of 2.3 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,560 families in Sheridan County with an average family size of 3.02 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 6,408 216 936 5,443
Average Household Size 3.04 4.63 3.15 1.2
Total Families 6,408 216 936 0
Average Household Size 3.01 4.09 2.81 0

Poverty

Of the 7,560 families in Sheridan County, 4.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Sheridan County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 14,817 housing units in Sheridan County, Wyoming.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,003 87.76%
Vacant 1,814 12.24%

24.80% of the total 14,817 housing units in Sheridan County are rental units. This is approximately 3,674 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 8,918 are occupied by the owner - or 60.19% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Sheridan County is $868.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Sheridan County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    411
  • Less than $500
    561
  • $500 to $999
    1,952
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    936
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    212
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    11

Property Value

The median value of a property in Sheridan County is $289,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Sheridan County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    409
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    240
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    563
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,173
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,345
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,511
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,105
  • $1,000,000 or more
    572

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Sheridan County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Sheridan County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,517
  • 1940 to 1949
    665
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,020
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,173
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,421
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,845
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,729
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,011
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,422
  • 2014 or later
    14

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Sheridan County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    502
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,593
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,620
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    4,288

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Sheridan County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Sheridan County that commute to work in a particular way.

16 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Sheridan County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    862
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,564
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,452
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,448
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,082
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    242
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,145
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    123
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    214
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    170
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    290
  • 90 or more minutes
    219

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Sheridan County, Wyoming in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Sheridan County, Wyoming

We have data for 11 places in Sheridan County, Wyoming. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.