Sheridan, CO Demographics

A map of Sheridan's Population by Race

Sheridan, Colorado has an estimated population of 6,005, a slight decrease from the 6,105 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.5% White, 42.3% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, 2.2% Black, and 0.4% Native American/Other. 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 more diverse than Colorado 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 61.7% in 2020 and 58.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sheridan is ranked the 103rd most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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 104th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sheridan's White Population

2,910 residents of Sheridan, or 48.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sheridan is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Sheridan ranks 432nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's White population has grown by an estimated 7.4%. White residents' share of Sheridan's population has increased from 44.4% to 48.5%.

Sheridan is less White than neighboring Englewood (67.9% White), Bow Mar (81.7% White), Columbine Valley (89.4% White), Littleton (77.4% White), and Cherry Hills Village (85.1% White).

Sheridan's Black Population

135 residents of Sheridan, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sheridan is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Sheridan ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.0%. Black residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 4.1% to 2.2%.

Sheridan is more Black than neighboring Bow Mar (0% Black), Columbine Valley (0.2% Black), Littleton (1.9% Black), and Cherry Hills Village (1.4% Black). Sheridan is less Black than neighboring Englewood (3.7% Black).

Sheridan's Asian Population

165 residents of Sheridan, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sheridan is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Sheridan ranks 56th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 19.9%. Asian residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.7%.

Sheridan is more Asian than neighboring Columbine Valley (1.5% Asian), Littleton (2.4% Asian), and Cherry Hills Village (1.9% Asian). Sheridan is less Asian than neighboring Englewood (3.1% Asian), and Bow Mar (5.6% Asian).

Sheridan's Hispanic Population

2,539 residents of Sheridan, or 42.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sheridan is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Sheridan ranks 59th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sheridan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 42.3%.

Sheridan is more Hispanic than neighboring Englewood (19.3% Hispanic), Bow Mar (8.8% Hispanic), Columbine Valley (4.3% Hispanic), Littleton (13.3% Hispanic), and Cherry Hills Village (7.1% Hispanic).

Sheridan's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Sheridan, or 0.4% 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 Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Sheridan ranks 119th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 75.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.4%.

Sheridan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bow Mar (0% Native American/Other), and Columbine Valley (0.2% Native American/Other). Sheridan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Englewood (0.9% Native American/Other), Littleton (0.6% Native American/Other), and Cherry Hills Village (1.5% Native American/Other).

Sheridan's Multiracial Population

234 residents of Sheridan, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sheridan is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Sheridan ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Sheridan's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Sheridan is more Multiracial than neighboring Cherry Hills Village (3% Multiracial). Sheridan is less Multiracial than neighboring Englewood (5.1% Multiracial), Columbine Valley (4.4% Multiracial), and Littleton (4.4% 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.