Sheridan, AR Demographics

A map of Sheridan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,639	4,323	89.8%	87.9%
Black	187	157	3.6%	3.2%
Multiracial	144	223	2.8%	4.5%
Hispanic	128	138	2.5%	2.8%
Native American/Other	67	31	1.3%	0.6%
Asian	0	48	0.0%	1.0%

Sheridan, Arkansas has an estimated population of 5,165, an increase from the 4,920 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.8% White, 3.6% Black, 2.8% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sheridan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sheridan has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sheridan, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 19.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sheridan is ranked the 69th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sheridan was ranked the 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sheridan's White Population

4,639 residents of Sheridan, or 89.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sheridan is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Sheridan ranks 219th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's White population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. White residents' share of Sheridan's population has increased from 87.9% to 89.8%.

Sheridan is more White than neighboring Tull (87.6% White), Leola (83.3% White), and Sardis (86.2% White). Sheridan is less White than neighboring Prattsville (96% White), and Poyen (90.2% White).

Sheridan's Black Population

187 residents of Sheridan, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sheridan is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Sheridan ranks 254th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Black population has grown by an estimated 19.1%. Black residents' share of Sheridan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Sheridan is more Black than neighboring Prattsville (0% Black), Tull (0.7% Black), Leola (0% Black), Poyen (1.8% Black), and Sardis (2.6% Black).

Sheridan's Asian Population

0 residents of Sheridan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sheridan is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Sheridan ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Sheridan is less Asian than neighboring Tull (0.5% Asian), and Sardis (2% Asian).

Sheridan's Hispanic Population

128 residents of Sheridan, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sheridan is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Sheridan ranks 371st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 7.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sheridan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.5%.

Sheridan is more Hispanic than neighboring Prattsville (0.5% Hispanic), Poyen (0.9% Hispanic), and Sardis (1.1% Hispanic). Sheridan is less Hispanic than neighboring Tull (7% Hispanic), and Leola (15.2% Hispanic).

Sheridan's Native American/Other Population

67 residents of Sheridan, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sheridan is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sheridan ranks 338th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 116.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sheridan's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.3%.

Sheridan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Prattsville (0% Native American/Other), Tull (0% Native American/Other), Leola (0% Native American/Other), and Sardis (0% Native American/Other). Sheridan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Poyen (1.4% Native American/Other).

Sheridan's Multiracial Population

144 residents of Sheridan, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sheridan is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Sheridan ranks 311th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 35.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.8%.

Sheridan is more Multiracial than neighboring Leola (1.4% Multiracial). Sheridan is less Multiracial than neighboring Prattsville (3.5% Multiracial), Tull (4.2% Multiracial), Poyen (5.7% Multiracial), and Sardis (8.1% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.