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Sheridan, CO


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Sheridan, Colorado

Sheridan, Colorado, in Arapahoe county, is 5 miles SE of Lakewood, Colorado (center to center) and 6 miles S of Denver, Colorado. The people of the city are in the Denver metropolitan area. Sheridan has a population of 5,600.

The People and Families of Sheridan

In Sheridan, about 43% of adults are married. Sheridan has its share of unmarried adults.

Approximately 23% of Sheridan is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Sheridan.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sheridan had a median family income of $38,500.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sheridan residents, with $16,250. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sheridan Housing

In Sheridan, 61% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Sheridan, 89% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 7%Sheridan Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sheridan, CO

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population107
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens47
Age of the Population45
Female Share of the Population14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better44
Median Family Income34
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use89
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Affordability of Property Taxes86
People Living Alone76
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
Affordability of Rents66
Housing Recently Built64

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime11

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