Sheridan County Demographics

A map of Sheridan County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,257	1,191	96.5%	94.2%
Multiracial	29	41	2.2%	3.2%
Asian	7	6	0.5%	0.5%
Hispanic	5	10	0.4%	0.8%
Native American/Other	5	15	0.4%	1.2%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.2%

Sheridan County, North Dakota has an estimated population of 1,303, an increase from the 1,265 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.5% White, 2.2% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sheridan County, 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 North Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sheridan County, that probability was 11.2% in 2020 and 6.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sheridan County is ranked the 51st most populous county in North Dakota, out of 53 counties. Sheridan County was ranked the 51st most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Sheridan County's White Population

1,257 residents of Sheridan County, or 96.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sheridan County is considerably higher than in North Dakota overall, where 81.7% of the population is White. Sheridan County ranks 13th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 53 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan County's White population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. White residents' share of Sheridan County's population has increased from 94.2% to 96.5%.

Sheridan County is more White than neighboring Burleigh County (84.9% White), Wells County (95.1% White), McHenry County (94% White), Pierce County (90.8% White), and Kidder County (94.4% White).

Sheridan County's Black Population

0 residents of Sheridan County, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sheridan County is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 3.3% of the population is Black. Sheridan County ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 53 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan County's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Sheridan County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sheridan County is less Black than neighboring Burleigh County (1.9% Black), McHenry County (0.8% Black), Pierce County (0.3% Black), and Kidder County (0.2% Black).

Sheridan County's Asian Population

7 residents of Sheridan County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sheridan County is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Sheridan County ranks 26th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 53 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Asian residents' share of Sheridan County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Sheridan County is more Asian than neighboring Wells County (0.2% Asian), McHenry County (0.2% Asian), Pierce County (0.4% Asian), and Kidder County (0.3% Asian). Sheridan County is less Asian than neighboring Burleigh County (1% Asian).

Sheridan County's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Sheridan County, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sheridan County is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sheridan County ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 53 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan County's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Sheridan County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Sheridan County is less Hispanic than neighboring Burleigh County (3.4% Hispanic), Wells County (0.6% Hispanic), McHenry County (2.2% Hispanic), Pierce County (0.8% Hispanic), and Kidder County (3% Hispanic).

Sheridan County's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Sheridan County, 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 County is slightly lower than in North Dakota overall, where 4.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Sheridan County ranks 29th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 53 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sheridan County's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Sheridan County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kidder County (0% Native American/Other). Sheridan County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burleigh County (4% Native American/Other), Wells County (0.6% Native American/Other), McHenry County (1% Native American/Other), and Pierce County (4.8% Native American/Other).

Sheridan County's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Sheridan County, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sheridan County is comparable to the share in North Dakota overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Sheridan County ranks 20th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 53 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan County's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Sheridan County's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.2%.

Sheridan County is more Multiracial than neighboring McHenry County (1.9% Multiracial), and Kidder County (2.1% Multiracial). Sheridan County is less Multiracial than neighboring Burleigh County (4.8% Multiracial), Wells County (3.5% Multiracial), and Pierce County (2.9% 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.