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Sheridan, WY

Sheridan CountyElev. 1,141 m
Population
19,035
Median home
$295,300
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
11
Sex offenders
12

Overview

About Sheridan

Sheridan is a city in Wyoming with about 19,035 residents. Sheridan sits in Sheridan County. The median age is 39.7 and the median household income is $61,598. Homes carry a median value of $295,300, and about 62% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (87.6%). Around 35% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 12 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
19,035
Median age
39.7
Median household income
$61,598
Per-capita income
$39,180
Poverty rate
11.8%
High-school grad or higher
96.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
34.8%
Unemployment
3.2%
Avg. commute
12.3 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White87.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.2%
Black0.7%
Asian1.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts37.1%
Service21%
Sales & office16.8%
Production, transportation & material moving14.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$295,300
Median gross rent
$933/mo
Owner-occupied
62%
Median year built
1977
Households
8,452
Avg. household size
2.17

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Sheridan has 11 public schools — 5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading40%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

John C. Schiffer Collaborative SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Sheridan High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Wyoming Girls SchoolHighGrades 7–12
Sheridan Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
The Wright PlaceMiddleGrades 6–8
Henry A. Coffeen ElementaryElementary
Highland Park ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Meadowlark ElementaryElementary
Sagebrush ElementaryElementary
Woodland Park ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Sheridan Day ProgramOtherGrades -1–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime76% below national
Sheridan92
Wyoming204
United States386
↑ 84% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime42% below national
Sheridan1,130
Wyoming1,581
United States1,952
↓ 46% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Sheridan Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Sheridan.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Sheridan County
Winter weatherRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
WildfireRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Sheridan is in Sheridan County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Sheridan sits in Sheridan County. Elevation ~1,141 m.

Population trend
21K019,03518902024
Map of Sheridan
Sheridan, WY
Where Sheridan is
CheyenneCasperGilletteLaramieRock SpringsSheridan
Historic places

13 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Sheridan InnSheridan Flouring Mills, Inc.Mount ViewTrail EndHoly Name Catholic SchoolSt. Peter's Episcopal ChurchRobinson--Smith House160-166 N. Main
Notable people from Sheridan
John Howard PyleJerry AndrusHarrison BrownDomenic MediateJon JohnsonJohn PilchDon ColemanDouglas W. OwsleySherman CoolidgeDaniel J. Rudolf
People searches in Sheridan
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Nearby cities
Ranchester (13 mi)Buffalo (34 mi)Greybull (58 mi)Basin (61 mi)Lovell (70 mi)Worland (73 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Sheridan, WY (12)

Public sex-offender registry records for Sheridan, Wyoming.

Patrichia Ann Baker, 53
Sheridan · Sheridan County · 82801
AKA Patrichia Baker, Patricia Baker
Andrew William Martin, 39
Sheridan · Sheridan County · 82801
Joshua Darrel Hannant, 30
Sheridan · 82801
AKA Joshua Darrel Hannant, Joshua Darrel Kingsly
Joseph Christopher Miller, 36
Sheridan · Sheridan County · 82801
AKA Christopher Young, Jose Mauricio Reyes-Valdez
David Aaron Baker, 56
Sheridan · Sheridan County · 82801
AKA David Baker, Dave Baker
David Larry Williams, 77
Sheridan · 82801
AKA David L Williams, David L Williams
David Vincent Johnson, 35
Sheridan · Sheridan County · 82801
AKA David Vincent Johnson
David Vincent Johnson, 35
Sheridan · Sheridan County · 82801
AKA David Vincent Johnson, David Vincent Johnson
John Mark Jackson, 77
Sheridan · 82801
AKA John M Jackson, John Jackson
John Mark Jackson, 77
Sheridan · Beaufort County · 82801
James Robert Pope, 42
Sheridan · Sheridan County · 82801
AKA Ryn Wilder, Ron Kewl
James Percy Scott, 51
Sheridan · 82801
AKA James P Scott, James Scott

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Sheridan — frequently asked

What is the population of Sheridan, Wyoming?
Sheridan has a population of about 19,035, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Sheridan?
The median home value in Sheridan is $295,300, and the median gross rent is $933/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Sheridan safe? What is the crime rate?
Sheridan Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 92 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Sheridan face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Sheridan County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, avalanche, cold wave.
How many schools are in Sheridan?
Sheridan has 11 public schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Sheridan?
Public registry data lists 12 registered sex offenders in or near Sheridan. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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