Sheridan, IN Demographics

A map of Sheridan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,060	2,810	95.5%	90.5%
Hispanic	92	134	2.9%	4.3%
Multiracial	42	94	1.3%	3.0%
Asian	6	28	0.2%	0.9%
Black	5	30	0.2%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.3%

Sheridan, Indiana has an estimated population of 3,205, an increase from the 3,106 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.5% White, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.0% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 17.9% in 2020 and 8.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sheridan is ranked the 173rd most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 169th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sheridan's White Population

3,060 residents of Sheridan, or 95.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sheridan is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Sheridan ranks 431st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's White population has grown by an estimated 8.9%. White residents' share of Sheridan's population has increased from 90.5% to 95.5%.

Sheridan is more White than neighboring Westfield (76.2% White), Kirklin (91.7% White), Zionsville (85.2% White), and Carmel (75.4% White). Sheridan is less White than neighboring Kempton (97.3% White).

Sheridan's Black Population

5 residents of Sheridan, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sheridan is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Sheridan ranks 190th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Black population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. Black residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.2%.

Sheridan is more Black than neighboring Kirklin (0% Black), and Kempton (0% Black). Sheridan is less Black than neighboring Westfield (6.1% Black), Zionsville (4.7% Black), and Carmel (3% Black).

Sheridan's Asian Population

6 residents of Sheridan, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sheridan is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Sheridan ranks 150th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Asian residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Sheridan is more Asian than neighboring Kempton (0% Asian). Sheridan is less Asian than neighboring Westfield (3.7% Asian), Kirklin (0.5% Asian), Zionsville (4.3% Asian), and Carmel (11.6% Asian).

Sheridan's Hispanic Population

92 residents of Sheridan, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sheridan is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Sheridan ranks 206th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 31.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.9%.

Sheridan is more Hispanic than neighboring Kempton (1.3% Hispanic). Sheridan is less Hispanic than neighboring Westfield (8.4% Hispanic), Kirklin (5.2% Hispanic), Zionsville (3.4% Hispanic), and Carmel (5.5% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sheridan ranks 430th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Sheridan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Westfield (0.9% Native American/Other), and Carmel (0.7% Native American/Other).

Sheridan's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Sheridan, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sheridan is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Sheridan ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 3.0% to 1.3%.

Sheridan is less Multiracial than neighboring Westfield (4.7% Multiracial), Kirklin (2.5% Multiracial), Zionsville (2.4% Multiracial), and Carmel (3.8% 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.