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Sheridan County

State:
Nebraska
County Seat:
Rushville

Sheridan County's estimated 2025 population is 4,772 with a growth rate of -1.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sheridan County is the 56th largest county in Nebraska. The 2010 population was 5,443 and has seen a growth of -12.33% since that time.

4,772
Total Population
2
Population Density (mi²)
56
Population Rank (State)
-78 -1.61%
Annual Population Growth

Sheridan County Population

Sheridan County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

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.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White4,15282.09%
Native American53410.56%
Two or more races2044.03%
Other race701.38%
Asian671.32%
Black or African American310.61%

Sheridan County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

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%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$72,188-
Families$69,948$98,495
Households$56,900$83,528
Non Families$33,750$48,664

$39,577

Average Income

$56,900

Median Household Income

10.74%

Poverty Rate