Sheridan County, Kansas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 95th-largest in Kansas

The population of Sheridan County, Kansas is 2,442 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 95th-largest county in Kansas. The median household income is $70,000, the median home value is $152,000, and the median age is 43.4.

The population of Sheridan County has declined 5.3% since 2010 (2,530 → 2,397), a -0.38% annualized rate.

Sheridan County within Kansas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

2,442

Population

-0.38%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$70,000

Median Income

$152,000

Median Home Value

Sheridan County covers 896 sq mi of land at 2.7 people per square mile.

About Sheridan County, KS

Sheridan County is a county in Kansas with a population of 2,442. It ranks #95 among counties in Kansas by population. The median age is 43.4, older than the national median. The population is 50.5% male and 49.5% female.

The median household income in Sheridan County is $70,000, below the US median of $74,580. 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $152,000, with monthly rent averaging $663. The homeownership rate of 75.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Sheridan County reflects 24.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 15.1% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 13.9 minutes each way.

Sheridan County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Sheridan County had a population of 2,530 in 2010 and 2,397 in 2024, a -5.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,530 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.38%.

2,397

Population (2024)

2,530

Population (2010)

2,530

Peak (2010)

-0.38%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,530	-	-	estimate
2011	2,501	-29	-1.15%	estimate
2012	2,490	-11	-0.44%	estimate
2013	2,499	+9	+0.36%	estimate
2014	2,501	+2	+0.08%	estimate
2015	2,474	-27	-1.08%	estimate
2016	2,489	+15	+0.61%	estimate
2017	2,526	+37	+1.49%	estimate
2018	2,521	-5	-0.20%	estimate
2019	2,517	-4	-0.16%	estimate
2020	2,443	-74	-2.94%	estimate
2021	2,451	+8	+0.33%	estimate
2022	2,428	-23	-0.94%	estimate
2023	2,409	-19	-0.78%	estimate
2024	2,397	-12	-0.50%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.1%
Black or African American	0.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.4

Median Age

49.5%

Female

50.5%

Male

23.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

6.0%

5–9

7.9%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

5.8%

20–24

6.1%

25–34

9.3%

35–44

10.6%

45–54

10.2%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

7.2%

65–74

12.2%

75–84

7.2%

85+

3.8%

Children (under 15): 20.8% · Seniors (65+): 23.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$70,000$-2,639 vs state
Mean household income	$105,689
Per-capita income	$44,743
Poverty rate	9.3%+1.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.4%
Employment-to-population	68.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

35.9%

Professional & business services

23.6%

Information

4.3%

Arts, entertainment & food

3.8%

Manufacturing

3.3%

Construction

3.3%

Retail trade

2.8%

Finance & real estate

2.8%

The largest employment sector in Sheridan County is agriculture, accounting for 35.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

9.6%

Carpool

67.6%

Public transit

15.1%

Work from home

13.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$152,000$-51,400 vs state

Median home value

$663

Median rent

75.4%

Homeownership rate

1,156

Total housing units

88.4%

Occupied

11.6%

Vacant

24.6%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

92.7%

With health insurance

93.2%

With broadband internet

14.6%

Foreign-born

7.4%

Veterans (18+)

16.5%

With a disability

94.9%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

96.5%

High School+

24.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sheridan County, Kansas has a population of 2,442 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 95th-largest county in Kansas. Population density is 3 people per square mile.

The population of Sheridan County has declined 5.3% since 2010 (2,530 → 2,397), a -0.38% annualized rate.

The median household income in Sheridan County, Kansas is $70,000, with mean (average) household income of $105,689 and per-capita income of $44,743. 9.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Sheridan County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Sheridan County, Kansas is 43.4 years. Residents are 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

The median home value in Sheridan County is $152,000 and median monthly rent is $663. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,156 total housing units, 11.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Sheridan County, Kansas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 35.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

Wichita is among the largest cities associated with Sheridan County, Kansas, with a population of 396,488.