Sheridan County, NE

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    2024 Population
    5,014
    2024 Median Age
    46.1
    1.07% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    11.3%
    4.94% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,121
    5.66% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $113,400
    10.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,353
    3.29% 1-year decline

    About

    N/A of the households in Sheridan County, NE reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99% of the residents in Sheridan County, NE are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Sheridan County, NE was $113,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.1%.

    Most people in Sheridan County, NE N/A, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sheridan County, NE was N/A per household.

    United States

    Population & Diversity

    Sheridan County, NE is home to a population of 5.01k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, NaNk% of Sheridan County, NE residents were born outside of the country (126 people).

    In 2024, there were 9.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.04k people) in Sheridan County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 426 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 141 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of Sheridan County, NE residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sheridan County, NE was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sheridan County, NE
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      4.04k ± 32
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      426 ± 84
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      141 ± 70
    5.38%
    Hispanic Population
    270 people

    In 2024, there were 9.47 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.04k people) in Sheridan County, NE than any other race or ethnicity. There were 426 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 141 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.38% of the people in Sheridan County, NE are hispanic (270 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sheridan County, NE as a share of the total population.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      111 ± 47
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      89 ± 44
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      42 ± 26

    Sheridan County, NE has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.25 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.1% of the population of Sheridan County, NE has health coverage, with 36.2% on employee plans, 14.2% on Medicaid, 21% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 2.72% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Sheridan County, NE see 2,548 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,548 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2498 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 290 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

    Coverage

    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.6% under 18 years, 15.5% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 27.1% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    10.9%
    Uninsured
    36.2%
    Employer Coverage
    14.2%
    Medicaid
    21%
    Medicare
    14.9%
    Non-Group
    2.72%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sheridan County, NE declined by 7.84% from 11.9% to 10.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sheridan County, NE changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.87 in Sheridan County, NE.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.3% in Sheridan County, NE.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.9% in Sheridan County, NE.

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    Economy

    The economy of Sheridan County, NE employs 2.35k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sheridan County, NE were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (401 people), Retail Trade (323 people), and Educational Services (288 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($78,068), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,250), and Utilities ($73,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.35k
    2024 Value
    ± 202
    −3.29%
    1 Year decline
    ± 12.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sheridan County, NE declined at a rate of −3.29%, from 2.43k employees to 2.35k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sheridan County, NE, are Management Occupations (441 people), Sales & Related Occupations (255 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (192 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sheridan County, NE.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.35k
    2024 Value
    ± 202
    −3.29%
    1 Year decline
    ± 12.4%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sheridan County, NE declined at a rate of −3.29%, from 2.43k employees to 2.35k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sheridan County, NE, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (401 people), Retail Trade (323 people), and Educational Services (288 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sheridan County, NE, though some of these residents may live in Sheridan County, NE and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,019
    Median earning men ± $4,091
    $31,722
    Median earning women ± $4,088

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,409), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($76,645), and Public Administration ($67,292).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,893), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,250), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,662).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 23
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 14
      Retail Trade
    3. 11
      Retail Trade

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $13.4k
      Manufacturing
    2. $10.3k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    3. $7.87k
      Wholesale Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Tennessee went to Kamala Harris with 51.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.4%), followed by Jill Stein (0.747%).

    are the senators currently representing the state of the United States. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Nebraska is currently represented by 3 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Sheridan County, NE. Showing the available data for California, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Tennessee.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (51.4%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (46.4%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.747%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in California, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, and Tennessee went to Kamala Harris with 51.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.4%), followed by Jill Stein (0.747%).

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Sheridan County, NE was $113,400 in 2024, which is 0.341 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $102,900 to $113,400, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Sheridan County, NE is 74.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Sheridan County, NE have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Sheridan County, NE is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

    In 2025, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sheridan County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.31%.

    Housing

    Property

    $113,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,384
    $1,563
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$163

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sheridan County, NE the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    60.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.1% of the housing units in Sheridan County, NE were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $60,121
    Median Household Income
    ± $4,576
    2.11k
    Number of Households
    ± 184

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.11k households in Sheridan County, NE grew to $60,121 from the previous year's value of $56,900.

    The following chart displays the households in Sheridan County, NE distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Transportation

    Commute Time

    18.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Sheridan County, NE have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.79% of the workforce in Sheridan County, NE have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sheridan County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.31%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    11.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sheridan County, NE (546 out of 4.85k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sheridan County, NE is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 21.3% of the children was living in poverty in Sheridan County, NE. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 191 in Sheridan County, NE. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 36.7% per 100,000 population.

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