Sheridan County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sheridan County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 1,327. It is the 51st most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sheridan County is 50.8 years. This is 42% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 18.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sheridan County is $67,361. This is 11% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 14% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $107,700. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Sheridan County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sheridan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Asian residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.