Sheridan County, WY

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2021 Population

30,812

1.37% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

42.4

0.703% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

8.85%

5.35% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$62,531

5.31% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$289,800

1.97% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

15,193

2.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Sheridan County, WY had a population of 30.8k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $62,531. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sheridan County, WY grew from 30,397 to 30,812, a 1.37% increase and its median household income grew from $59,380 to $62,531, a 5.31% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sheridan County, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.7%), White (Hispanic) (2.82%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.77%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.27%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.97%).

None of the households in Sheridan County, WY 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, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sheridan County, WY are Northern Wyoming Community College District (830 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Sheridan County, WY was $289,800, and the homeownership rate was 68.6%.

Most people in Sheridan County, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16 minutes. The average car ownership in Sheridan County, WY was 2 cars per household.

Sheridan County, WY borders Big Horn County, MT, Powder River County, MT, Big Horn County, WY, Campbell County, WY, and Johnson County, WY.

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Population & Diversity

Sheridan County, WY is home to a population of 30.8k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.24% of Sheridan County, WY residents were born outside of the country (690 people).

In 2021, there were 32.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (28k people) in Sheridan County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 869 White (Hispanic) and 546 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Sheridan County, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sheridan County, WY was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sheridan County, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sheridan County, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
28k ± 132
White (Hispanic)
869 ± 200
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
546 ± 173

4.55%

Hispanic Population

1.4k people

4.55% of the people in Sheridan County, WY are hispanic (1.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sheridan County, WY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wyoming.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,687 ± 2,138 people
Canada
1,169 ± 839 people
China
1,008 ± 779 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,687 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 1,169 and China with 1,008.

Foreign-Born Population

2.24%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

690 people

2.45%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

746 people

As of 2021, 2.24% of Sheridan County, WY residents (690 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sheridan County, WY was 2.45%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sheridan County, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,123 ± 237
Gulf War (2001-)
599 ± 245
Korea
136 ± 87

Sheridan County, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sheridan County, WY employs 15.2k people. The largest industries in Sheridan County, WY are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,707 people), Educational Services (1,714 people), and Construction (1,624 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($107,537), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($82,207), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($67,005).

Males in Wyoming have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,803. The income inequality in Wyoming (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.2k

2021 Value

± 956

2.07%

1 Year growth

± 8.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sheridan County, WY grew at a rate of 2.07%, from 14.9k employees to 15.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sheridan County, WY, are Management Occupations (2,422 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,446 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,251 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sheridan County, WY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.2k

2021 Value

± 956

2.07%

1 Year growth

± 8.76%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sheridan County, WY grew at a rate of 2.07%, from 14.9k employees to 15.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sheridan County, WY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,707 people), Educational Services (1,714 people), and Construction (1,624 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sheridan County, WY, though some of these residents may live in Sheridan County, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,562

Median earning men ± $2,548

$31,962

Median earning women ± $2,701

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($192,689), Information ($142,578), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,803).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,417), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,823), and Public Administration ($37,759).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

391
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
290
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services
237
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$142k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$75.6k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$54k
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $10.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($5.07B) and Basic chemicals ($3.22B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wyoming products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$36.8B

2020 Value in Wyoming

$60.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming

65.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36.8B. This is expected to increase 65.1% to $60.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wyoming trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Most Common Trade Partners

Colorado
$5.39B
Utah
$4.21B
Nebraska
$2.61B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $5.39B, followed by Utah with $4.21B and Nebraska and $2.61B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sheridan County, WY went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.05%).

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Sheridan County, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (24.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.05%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Sheridan County, WY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.

Cynthia Lummis

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

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

The following chart shows elected senators in Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Sheridan County, WY

Harriet Hageman

Wyoming at-large Representative

Republican Party

Sheridan County, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Sheridan County, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sheridan County, WY awarded 830 degrees. The student population of Sheridan County, WY in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 2,040 male students and 1,881 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sheridan County, WY are White (703 and 85.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (75 and 9.12%), Two or More Races (25 and 3.04%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (10 and 1.22%).

The largest universities in Sheridan County, WY by number of degrees awarded are Northern Wyoming Community College District (830 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sheridan County, WY are General Studies (90 and 10.8%), Diesel Mechanics Technology (81 and 9.76%), and General Health & Wellness (64 and 7.71%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,921 students enrolled in Sheridan County, WY, 52% men and 48% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,345 records, of which 47.1% were women and 52.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
90 degree-majors awarded
General Health & Wellness
64 degree-majors awarded
Dental Hygiene
48 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sheridan County, WY was General Studies with 90 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sheridan County, WY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northern Wyoming Community College District

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

830 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northern Wyoming Community College District with 830 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 375 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sheridan County, WY, which is 0.824 times less than the 455 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 703 degrees mean that there were 9.37 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 75 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,440) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.445% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.453% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Some college (119k), and Bachelors Degree (73.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sheridan County, WY was $289,800 in 2021, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $284,200 to $289,800, a 1.97% increase. The homeownership rate in Sheridan County, WY is 68.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sheridan County, WY have an average commute time of 16 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sheridan County, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sheridan County, WY is $62,531. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Sheridan County, WY was Census Tract 6 with a value of $75,804, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $60,673 and $58,555.

In 2022, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sheridan County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.95%.

Housing

Property

$289,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$12,840

$8,918

Median Property Taxes

±$655

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, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sheridan County, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.6%

Homeownership

2021

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 68.6% of the housing units in Sheridan County, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sheridan County, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6
Census Tract 2
Census Tract 1

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sheridan County, WY was Census Tract 6 with a value of $75,804, followed by Census Tract 2 and Census Tract 1, with respective values of $60,673 and $58,555.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sheridan County, WY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$62,531

Median Household Income

± $5,074

13k

Number of Households

± 881

In 2021, the median household income of the 13k households in Sheridan County, WY grew to $62,531 from the previous year's value of $59,380.

The following chart displays the households in Sheridan County, WY 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sheridan County, WY is from Wyoming.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Wyoming

0.446

2020 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2021, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.804% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wyoming across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (8.92%)
Worked At Home (8.02%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Sheridan County, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.92%) and those who worked at home (8.02%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sheridan County, WY have a shorter commute time (16 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.59% of the workforce in Sheridan County, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sheridan County, WY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sheridan County, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sheridan County, WY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sheridan County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.95%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

8.85% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sheridan County, WY (2.66k out of 30k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 9.6% of the children was living in poverty in Sheridan County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 151 in Sheridan County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 20.3 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88% of the population of Sheridan County, WY has health coverage, with 46.2% on employee plans, 8.39% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 2.74% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sheridan County, WY see 1452 patients per year on average, which represents a 13.6% decrease from the previous year (1680 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 935 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 185 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,452 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sheridan County, WY

Primary care physicians in Sheridan County, WY see an average of 1,452 patients per year. This represents a 13.6% decrease from the previous year (1,680 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sheridan County, WY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23% under 18 years, 17.7% between 18 and 34 years, 38.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

12%

Uninsured

46.2%

Employer Coverage

8.39%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

2.74%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sheridan County, WY grew by 5.53% from 11.4% to 12%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Sheridan County, WY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sheridan County, WY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 27.9% in Sheridan County, WY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sheridan County, WY.

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