Sheridan County's estimated 2026 population is 4,917 with a growth rate of -0.1% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sheridan County is the 55th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 5,443 and has seen a growth of -9.66% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sheridan County includes 82.09% White, 10.56% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
White (82.09%)
Native American (10.56%)
Two or more races (4.03%)
Other race (1.38%)
Asian (1.32%)
Black or African American (0.61%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,152 | 82.09% |
| Native American | 534 | 10.56% |
| Two or more races | 204 | 4.03% |
| Other race | 70 | 1.38% |
| Asian | 67 | 1.32% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 0.61% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Sheridan County's average per capita income is $39,577. Household income levels show a median of $56,900. The poverty rate stands at 10.74%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $72,188 | - |
| Families | $69,948 | $98,495 |
| Households | $56,900 | $83,528 |
| Non Families | $33,750 | $48,664 |
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