Sheridan, OR Demographics

A map of Sheridan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,003	3,514	63.1%	75.7%
Hispanic	1,264	499	19.9%	10.8%
Multiracial	319	333	5.0%	7.2%
Black	301	21	4.7%	0.5%
Native American/Other	250	221	3.9%	4.8%
Asian	202	51	3.2%	1.1%

Sheridan, Oregon has an estimated population of 6,339, a dramatic increase from the 4,639 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 63.1% White, 19.9% Hispanic, 5.0% Multiracial, 4.7% Black, 3.9% Native American/Other, and 3.2% 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Oregon 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 40.7% in 2020 and 55.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sheridan is ranked the 93rd most populous place in Oregon, out of 426 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 105th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sheridan's White Population

4,003 residents of Sheridan, or 63.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sheridan is lower than in Oregon overall, where 71.4% of the population is White. Sheridan ranks 310th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's White population has grown by an estimated 13.9%. White residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 75.7% to 63.1%.

Sheridan is more White than neighboring Fort Hill (35% White), Amity (60.9% White), and Grand Ronde (53.4% White). Sheridan is less White than neighboring Willamina (69.9% White), and Dallas (78.4% White).

Sheridan's Black Population

301 residents of Sheridan, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sheridan is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. Sheridan ranks 146th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Black population has grown by an estimated 1333.3%. Black residents' share of Sheridan's population has increased from 0.5% to 4.7%.

Sheridan is more Black than neighboring Willamina (0% Black), Fort Hill (0% Black), Dallas (1.4% Black), Amity (0% Black), and Grand Ronde (0.2% Black).

Sheridan's Asian Population

202 residents of Sheridan, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sheridan is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 4.4% of the population is Asian. Sheridan ranks 161st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 296.1%. Asian residents' share of Sheridan's population has increased from 1.1% to 3.2%.

Sheridan is more Asian than neighboring Willamina (0.5% Asian), Fort Hill (0% Asian), Dallas (0.2% Asian), Amity (0% Asian), and Grand Ronde (1% Asian).

Sheridan's Hispanic Population

1,264 residents of Sheridan, or 19.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sheridan is higher than in Oregon overall, where 14.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sheridan ranks 120th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 153.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Sheridan's population has increased from 10.8% to 19.9%.

Sheridan is more Hispanic than neighboring Willamina (16.4% Hispanic), Fort Hill (0% Hispanic), Dallas (11% Hispanic), and Grand Ronde (6.3% Hispanic). Sheridan is less Hispanic than neighboring Amity (23.1% Hispanic).

Sheridan's Native American/Other Population

250 residents of Sheridan, or 3.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sheridan is slightly higher than in Oregon overall, where 1.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Sheridan ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 4.8% to 3.9%.

Sheridan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Hill (0% Native American/Other), Dallas (3.2% Native American/Other), and Amity (3% Native American/Other). Sheridan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Willamina (10.5% Native American/Other), and Grand Ronde (30.1% Native American/Other).

Sheridan's Multiracial Population

319 residents of Sheridan, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sheridan is comparable to the share in Oregon overall, where 6.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sheridan ranks 81st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 426 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.0%.

Sheridan is more Multiracial than neighboring Willamina (2.6% Multiracial). Sheridan is less Multiracial than neighboring Fort Hill (65% Multiracial), Dallas (5.8% Multiracial), Amity (13% Multiracial), and Grand Ronde (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.