Sheridan is a city located in Arapahoe County Colorado. Sheridan has a 2024 population of 5,842. Sheridan is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -4.29% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,104 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheridan is $71,448 with a poverty rate of 11.94%. The median age in Sheridan is 35.6 years: 35.7 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheridan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,412 | 56.29% |
| Other race | 1,259 | 20.77% |
| Two or more races | 941 | 15.52% |
| Asian | 186 | 3.07% |
| Native American | 147 | 2.42% |
| Black or African American | 117 | 1.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,442 | 2.48 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Non Family | 1,189 | 1.24 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Married | 821 | 3.38 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Female | 432 | 4.19 | 43.5 | 56.5 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
57.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 422 | 10.51% |
| Associates Degree | 413 | 10.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 425 | 10.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 339 | 8.44% |
| High School Graduate | 1,310 | 32.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 219 | 5.45% |
| Some College | 889 | 22.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,382 | 2,210 | 641 |
| Hispanic | 1,246 | 917 | 47 |
| Other Race | 668 | 465 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 433 | 365 | 96 |
| Asian | 140 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 98 | 98 | 0 |
| Native American | 63 | 50 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,375 | $35,481 | $55,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,565 | $0 | $58,519 |
| High School Graduate | $42,115 | $43,750 | $34,205 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,085 | $55,789 | $28,750 |
| Overall | $44,798 | $46,753 | $42,652 |
| Some College | $42,841 | $55,521 | $29,629 |
$44,798
Average Earnings
$46,753
Average Male
$42,652
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.31% of Sheridan residents speak only English, while 31.69% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,970 | 466 | 15.69% |
| Hispanic | 2,529 | 252 | 9.96% |
| Other | 1,259 | 187 | 14.85% |
| Multiple | 941 | 16 | 1.7% |
11.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.07%
Male Poverty Rate
13.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheridan is White, with 15.69% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheridan is Multiple, with 1.7% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.33% |
| Some College | 2.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 33.7% |
| Female Employed | 6.3% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,478 | $85,131 |
| Households | $53,707 | $71,448 |
| Married Families | $82,602 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,313 | $53,003 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
333
Number of Veterans
333
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 153 |
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Korea | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 98 |
| 65 to 74 | 91 |
| 75+ | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 291 | 9.87% |
| Hispanic | 40 | 2.53% |
| Other Race | 32 | 4.7% |
| Black | 6 | 6.12% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 0.62% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.44%
Born in Sheridan
89.19%
Native Born
10.81%
Foreign Born
6.45%
Non Citizen
4.35%
Naturalized
89.19% of Sheridan residents were born in the United States, with 59.44% having been born in Colorado. 6.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,516 | -65 | -1.16% |
| 2028 | 5,581 | -65 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 5,646 | -66 | -1.16% |
| 2026 | 5,712 | -65 | -1.13% |
| 2025 | 5,777 | -65 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 5,842 | -66 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 5,908 | -66 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 5,974 | -75 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 6,049 | -55 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 6,104 | 20 | 0.33% |
| 2019 | 6,084 | -21 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 6,105 | 38 | 0.63% |
| 2017 | 6,067 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 6,060 | 63 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 5,997 | 83 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 5,914 | 68 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 5,846 | 61 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 5,785 | 87 | 1.53% |
| 2011 | 5,698 | 83 | 1.48% |
| 2010 | 5,615 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,600 | 624 | 12.54% |
| 1990 | 4,976 | -401 | -7.46% |
| 1980 | 5,377 | 590 | 12.33% |
| 1970 | 4,787 | 1,228 | 34.5% |
| 1960 | 3,559 | -1,957 | -35.48% |