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Sheridan, WY


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Sheridan, Wyoming

Sheridan, Wyoming, in Sheridan county, is 102 miles SE of Billings, Montana (center to center) and 364 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 15,804.

The People and Families of Sheridan

In Sheridan, about 52% of adults are married. Lots of people in Sheridan live independently, in one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sheridan had a median family income of $40,106.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Sheridan residents, with $14,635. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sheridan Housing

In Sheridan, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Sheridan, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Sheridan; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Sheridan is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophySheridan Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Sheridan Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Sheridan Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sheridan, WY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population87
Senior Citizens87
Male Share of the Population62
Female Share of the Population69
Well-Paid Single Women58
Well-Paid Single Men57
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married31
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
People Above Poverty55
People in Middle Class or Better45
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Walking and Biking to Work96
Working at Home64
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing73
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime88
Low Property Crime66

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