Sheridan County, Wyoming Demographics 2026
Sheridan County, Wyoming has a population of 32,055, the 7th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $71,388 and the median home value is $394,900. The poverty rate is 10.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Sheridan County Quick Facts
How Sheridan County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,585 | 32,055 | +1.5% |
| Median household income | $70,855 | $71,388 | +0.8% |
| Median home value | $352,200 | $394,900 | +12.1% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Sheridan County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheridan | 19,285 | $62,867 | 12.5% | $340,600 |
| Ranchester | 1,277 | $69,464 | 16.8% | $326,900 |
| Story | 1,054 | $113,590 | 1.9% | $437,200 |
| Dayton | 992 | $75,066 | 1.9% | $333,500 |
| Powder Horn | 702 | $110,096 | 3.1% | $949,800 |
| Parkman | 389 | $65,674 | 6.2% | $630,400 |
| Big Horn | 259 | $181,121 | 0.0% | $1,587,800 |
| Clearmont | 104 | $75,000 | 25.0% | N/A |
| Arvada | 10 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Sheridan County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 32,055. It is the 7th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sheridan County is 42.7 years. This is 9% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Sheridan County is $71,388. This is 6% lower than the state median of $76,176. It is also 12% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 3% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $394,900. Housing costs are 28% higher than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 71.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Sheridan County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.
Education
31.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 2% higher than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Sheridan County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wyoming and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sheridan County, Wyoming?
Sheridan County has a population of 32,055, making it the 7th most populous county in Wyoming.
What is the median income in Sheridan County?
The median household income in Sheridan County is $71,388 with a poverty rate of 10.2%.
How many cities are in Sheridan County, Wyoming?
Sheridan County contains 9 Census-designated places.