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Sheridan, Arkansas

Sheridan, Arkansas, in Grant county, is 23 miles W of Pine Bluff, Arkansas (center to center) and 145 miles SW of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 3,872.

The People and Families of Sheridan

In Sheridan, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sheridan had a median family income of $43,953. Sheridan is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Sheridan isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sheridan residents, with $3,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Sheridan Housing

In Sheridan, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Sheridan, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sheridan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Sheridan Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 8%Sheridan Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Sheridan Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 12%Sheridan People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Sheridan Low Rate of Poverty
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Sheridan College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Sheridan, AR

Comparing Sheridan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women710
Female Share of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men610
Racial Diversity54
Male Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size65

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income710
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty69

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use68
Working at Home57
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime57
Low Violent Crime56
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