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Sheridan, MI


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Sheridan, Michigan

Sheridan, Michigan, in Montcalm county, is 34 miles NE of Grand Rapids, Michigan (center to center) and 119 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The village has a population of 705.

The People and Families of Sheridan

In Sheridan, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sheridan had a median family income of $40,536.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sheridan residents, with $1,000. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sheridan Housing

In Sheridan, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the village rent a large number of single bedroom units.

Commuting

In Sheridan, 93% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in villages like Sheridan; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Sheridan Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sheridan, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens78
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity65
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married47
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better64
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Working at Home89
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing88
Affordability of Rents78
People Living Alone64
Housing Recently Built57
Affordability of Property Taxes47
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