Sheridan, WY Demographics

A map of Sheridan's Population by Race

Sheridan, Wyoming has an estimated population of 19,285, a slight increase from the 18,737 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.4% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.7% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wyoming 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 23.1% in 2020 and 24.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sheridan is ranked the 6th most populous place in Wyoming, out of 205 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 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sheridan's White Population

16,664 residents of Sheridan, or 86.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sheridan is slightly higher than in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Sheridan ranks 108th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's White population has grown by an estimated 1.8%. White residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 87.4% to 86.4%.

Sheridan is more White than neighboring Powder Horn (72.9% White). Sheridan is less White than neighboring Big Horn (100% White), Story (100% White), Ranchester (89.8% White), and Dayton (93.5% White).

Sheridan's Black Population

198 residents of Sheridan, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sheridan is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Sheridan ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Black population has grown by an estimated 157.1%. Black residents' share of Sheridan's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.0%.

Sheridan is more Black than neighboring Powder Horn (0% Black), Big Horn (0% Black), Story (0% Black), and Dayton (0% Black). Sheridan is less Black than neighboring Ranchester (1.5% Black).

Sheridan's Asian Population

276 residents of Sheridan, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sheridan is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Sheridan ranks 46th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Asian population has grown by an estimated 110.7%. Asian residents' share of Sheridan's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.4%.

Sheridan is more Asian than neighboring Powder Horn (0% Asian), Big Horn (0% Asian), Story (0% Asian), and Ranchester (0% Asian). Sheridan is less Asian than neighboring Dayton (1.7% Asian).

Sheridan's Hispanic Population

1,252 residents of Sheridan, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sheridan is slightly lower than in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Sheridan ranks 97th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 20.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sheridan's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.5%.

Sheridan is more Hispanic than neighboring Big Horn (0% Hispanic), Story (0% Hispanic), Ranchester (3% Hispanic), and Dayton (1.9% Hispanic). Sheridan is less Hispanic than neighboring Powder Horn (13.1% Hispanic).

Sheridan's Native American/Other Population

135 residents of Sheridan, or 0.7% 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 Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Sheridan ranks 68th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.7%.

Sheridan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Big Horn (0% Native American/Other), and Story (0% Native American/Other). Sheridan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Powder Horn (10% Native American/Other), Ranchester (3.2% Native American/Other), and Dayton (1.7% Native American/Other).

Sheridan's Multiracial Population

760 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 Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Sheridan ranks 68th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheridan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Sheridan's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.9%.

Sheridan is more Multiracial than neighboring Big Horn (0% Multiracial), Story (0% Multiracial), Ranchester (2.5% Multiracial), and Dayton (1.1% Multiracial). Sheridan is less Multiracial than neighboring Powder Horn (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.