Sheridan County, North Dakota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 51st-largest in North Dakota

The population of Sheridan County, North Dakota is 1,327 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest county in North Dakota. The median household income is $67,361, the median home value is $107,700, and the median age is 50.8.

The population of Sheridan County has declined 3.6% since 2010 (1,316 → 1,268), a -0.27% annualized rate.

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

1,327

Population

-0.27%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$67,361

Median Income

$107,700

Median Home Value

Sheridan County covers 972 sq mi of land at 1.4 people per square mile.

About Sheridan County, ND

Sheridan County is a county in North Dakota with a population of 1,327. It ranks #51 among counties in North Dakota by population. The median age is 50.8, older than the national median. The population is 49.1% male and 50.9% female.

The median household income in Sheridan County is $67,361, below the US median of $74,580. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $107,700, with monthly rent averaging $373. The homeownership rate of 82.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Sheridan County reflects 20.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.6 minutes each way.

Sheridan County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Sheridan County had a population of 1,316 in 2010 and 1,268 in 2024, a -3.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,352 in 2017. Average annual growth rate: -0.25%.

1,268

Population (2024)

1,316

Population (2010)

1,352

Peak (2017)

-0.25%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	1,316	-	-	estimate
2011	1,316	0	0.00%	estimate
2012	1,284	-32	-2.43%	estimate
2013	1,327	+43	+3.35%	estimate
2014	1,334	+7	+0.53%	estimate
2015	1,311	-23	-1.72%	estimate
2016	1,344	+33	+2.52%	estimate
2017	1,352	+8	+0.60%	estimate
2018	1,336	-16	-1.18%	estimate
2019	1,295	-41	-3.07%	estimate
2020	1,262	-33	-2.55%	estimate
2021	1,265	+3	+0.24%	estimate
2022	1,285	+20	+1.58%	estimate
2023	1,277	-8	-0.62%	estimate
2024	1,268	-9	-0.70%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.7%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

50.8

Median Age

50.9%

Female

49.1%

Male

31.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.5%

5–9

4.9%

10–14

3.2%

15–19

5.2%

20–24

4.4%

25–34

9.4%

35–44

11.1%

45–54

12.4%

55–59

4.7%

60–64

8.6%

65–74

13.6%

75–84

14.2%

85+

3.8%

Children (under 15): 12.6% · Seniors (65+): 31.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$67,361$-8,588 vs state
Mean household income	$85,025
Per-capita income	$41,246
Poverty rate	8.7%+2.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.6%
Employment-to-population	56.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

24.8%

Professional & business services

20.6%

Construction

13.9%

Information

7.5%

Education & health care

7.0%

Finance & real estate

6.7%

Retail trade

5.8%

Public administration

2.3%

The largest employment sector in Sheridan County is agriculture, accounting for 24.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

9.3%

Carpool

67.6%

Public transit

8.8%

Work from home

25.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$107,700$-133,400 vs state

Median home value

$373

Median rent

82.5%

Homeownership rate

824

Total housing units

82.0%

Occupied

18.0%

Vacant

17.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.4%

With health insurance

91.0%

With broadband internet

25.8%

Foreign-born

7.9%

Veterans (18+)

11.5%

With a disability

97.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.8%

High School+

20.3%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in North Dakota

Fargo (129,064)Bismarck (74,146)Grand Forks (58,882)Minot (47,922)West Fargo (39,325)Williston (27,964)Dickinson (25,216)Mandan (24,293)Jamestown (15,774)All North Dakota cities →

Other counties in North Dakota

Cass County (189,286)Burleigh County (98,986)Grand Forks County (72,764)Ward County (69,232)Williams County (39,368)Morton County (33,479)Stark County (33,116)Stutsman County (21,525)Richland County (16,550)McKenzie County (14,280)All North Dakota counties →

Part of North Dakota

North Dakota demographic profile All North Dakota data →

Metro areas in North Dakota

Fargo (254,914)Bismarck (134,286)Grand Forks (103,669)Minot (76,773)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Sheridan County, North Dakota has a population of 1,327 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest county in North Dakota. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of Sheridan County has declined 3.6% since 2010 (1,316 → 1,268), a -0.27% annualized rate.

The median household income in Sheridan County, North Dakota is $67,361, with mean (average) household income of $85,025 and per-capita income of $41,246. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Sheridan County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Sheridan County, North Dakota is 50.8 years. Residents are 50.9% female and 49.1% male.

The median home value in Sheridan County is $107,700 and median monthly rent is $373. 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 824 total housing units, 18.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Sheridan County, North Dakota is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 24.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

Fargo is among the largest cities associated with Sheridan County, North Dakota, with a population of 129,064.