2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,058
Sheridan County is a small rural county in Nebraska with a population of 5,058. The median household income is $56,900, 13% below the national average. The poverty rate is 10.7%, median home value is $102,900, and 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
5,058
2023 estimate
Rank #2899 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$56,900
Household
Rank #2198 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$102,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #2890 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #1580 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
49.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
4.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.7%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
15% below Nebraska avg·13% below national avg
Poverty Rate
8% below Nebraska avg·28% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
7% below Nebraska avg·4% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$37,162
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
10.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
59.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
33% below Nebraska avg·51% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
1% below Nebraska avg·17% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
6% below Nebraska avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
3% above Nebraska avg·18% above national avg
Housing Units
2,704
Households
2,122
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,279
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
18 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
12% below Nebraska avg·10% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Nebraska avg·2% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
15.9%
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