Sheridan, CA Demographics

A map of Sheridan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	651	900	55.0%	65.0%
Hispanic	483	343	40.8%	24.8%
Black	49	10	4.1%	0.7%
Asian	0	13	0.0%	0.9%
Native American/Other	0	16	0.0%	1.2%
Multiracial	0	103	0.0%	7.4%

Sheridan, California has an estimated population of 1,183, a large decrease from the 1,385 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.0% White, 40.8% Hispanic, 4.1% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California 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 51.1% in 2020 and 52.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sheridan is ranked the 1014th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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 992nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sheridan's White Population

651 residents of Sheridan, or 55.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sheridan is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Sheridan ranks 668th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's White population has declined by an estimated 27.7%. White residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 65.0% to 55.0%.

Sheridan is more White than neighboring Beale AFB (53.9% White). Sheridan is less White than neighboring Wheatland (64.7% White), Lincoln (62.2% White), Trowbridge (78.6% White), and Rio Oso (73.5% White).

Sheridan's Black Population

49 residents of Sheridan, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sheridan is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Sheridan ranks 893rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Black population has grown by an estimated 390.0%. Black residents' share of Sheridan's population has increased from 0.7% to 4.1%.

Sheridan is more Black than neighboring Wheatland (0% Black), Lincoln (2.3% Black), Trowbridge (0% Black), and Rio Oso (1.6% Black). Sheridan is less Black than neighboring Beale AFB (16.2% 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 significantly lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Sheridan ranks 1162nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 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 0.9% to 0.0%.

Sheridan is less Asian than neighboring Wheatland (1.7% Asian), Lincoln (8% Asian), Beale AFB (3.1% Asian), and Rio Oso (10.3% Asian).

Sheridan's Hispanic Population

483 residents of Sheridan, or 40.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sheridan is comparable to the share in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Sheridan ranks 760th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Sheridan's population has increased from 24.8% to 40.8%.

Sheridan is more Hispanic than neighboring Wheatland (20.7% Hispanic), Lincoln (19.2% Hispanic), Beale AFB (11.5% Hispanic), Trowbridge (3.3% Hispanic), and Rio Oso (10.3% Hispanic).

Sheridan's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sheridan, or 0.0% 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 California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Sheridan ranks 867th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Sheridan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wheatland (0.3% Native American/Other), Lincoln (0.8% Native American/Other), and Beale AFB (0.3% Native American/Other).

Sheridan's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Sheridan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sheridan is slightly lower than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sheridan ranks 197th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 7.4% to 0.0%.

Sheridan is less Multiracial than neighboring Wheatland (12.6% Multiracial), Lincoln (7.5% Multiracial), Beale AFB (15.1% Multiracial), Trowbridge (18.1% Multiracial), and Rio Oso (4.3% 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.