Sheridan County, Wyoming

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Sheridan County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 30,921.[1] The county seat is Sheridan.[2] Its northern boundary abuts the Montana state border. Sheridan County comprises the Sheridan, WY Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Sheridan County was created by the legislature of the Wyoming Territory on March 9, 1888.[3] The county was formed from a portion of Johnson County. Sheridan County was named for Philip Sheridan, a general in the American Civil War and controversial Indian fighter.[4]

A portion of Sheridan County was annexed in 1897 to create Big Horn County. Sheridan County boundary lines were also slightly altered in 1911, and again in 1929, after which it has retained its boundary lines to the present time.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which Script error: No such module "convert". is land and Script error: No such module "convert". (0.1%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

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Demographics

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Historical population
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2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 30,921. Of the residents, 21.4% were under the age of 18 and 22.5% were 65 years of age or older; the median age was 43.1 years. For every 100 females there were 99.0 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 96.8 males.[9][10]

The racial makeup of the county was 90.6% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 1.2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6% Asian, 1.5% from some other race, and 5.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race comprised 4.6% of the population.[10]

There were 13,349 households in the county, of which 25.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them and 24.4% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 32.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[9]

There were 14,884 housing units, of which 10.3% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 69.9% were owner-occupied and 30.1% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.9%.[9]

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States census, there were 29,116 people, 12,360 households, and 7,701 families in the county.[11] The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 13,939 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"..[12] The racial makeup of the county was 95.4% white, 1.2% American Indian, 0.7% Asian, 0.4% black or African American, 0.1% Pacific islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.5% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.5% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 31.5% were German, 16.3% were Irish, 11.8% were English, 7.5% were American, 6.2% were Norwegian, and 5.1% were Polish.[13]

Of the 12,360 households, 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 8.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 37.7% were non-families, and 30.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.84. The median age was 41.9 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $48,141 and the median income for a family was $61,959. Males had a median income of $45,035 versus $30,780 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,756. About 5.2% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.1% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.[14]

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States census,[15] of 2000, there were 26,560 people, 11,167 households, and 7,079 families in the county. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. There were 12,577 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of the county was 95.88% White, 0.18% Black or African American, 1.27% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 0.82% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 2.43% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 24.8% were of German, 12.3% English, 10.3% Irish, 7.1% American, 6.0% Norwegian and 5.1% Polish ancestry.

There were 11,167 households, out of which 28.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.00% were married couples living together, 8.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.60% were non-families. 30.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.90.

The county population contained 24.10% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 27.10% from 45 to 64, and 15.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 95.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $34,538, and the median income for a family was $42,669. Males had a median income of $31,381 versus $20,354 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,407. About 8.60% of families and 10.70% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.40% of those under age 18 and 6.40% of those age 65 or over.

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Government and infrastructure

The Wyoming Department of Family Services Juvenile Services Division operates the Wyoming Girls' School, located near Sheridan.[22][23] The facility was operated by the Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform until that agency was dissolved as a result of a state constitutional amendment passed in November 1990.[24]

Sheridan County voters have been reliably Republican for decades. In only one national election since 1948 has the county selected the Democratic Party candidate (as of 2024) which was 1964 when Lyndon Johnson defeated Barry Goldwater by 2.8 percent. In 2024 Donald Trump received 73.3 percent of the vote; the best ever result for a Republican. Template:PresHead Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresRow Template:PresFoot

See also

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References

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  16. ↑ Acme WY Google Maps (accessed January 13, 2019)
  17. ↑ Beckton WY Google Maps (accessed January 13, 2019)
  18. ↑ Burgess Junction WY Google Maps (accessed January 13, 2019)
  19. ↑ Kleenburn WY Google Maps (accessed January 13, 2019)
  20. ↑ Ucross WY Google Maps (accessed January 13, 2019)
  21. ↑ Ulm WY Google Maps (accessed January 13, 2019)
  22. ↑ Wyoming Girls’ School. Wyoming Department of Family Services. Retrieved on August 22, 2010.
  23. ↑ Sheridan city, WyomingScript error: No such module "Unsubst".. US Census Bureau. Retrieved on December 12, 2010.
  24. ↑ About the Department of Corrections. Wyoming Department of Corrections. Retrieved on August 22, 2010.

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Further reading

  • Georgen, Cynde. In the Shadow of the Bighorns: A History of Early Sheridan and the Goose Creek Valley of Northern Wyoming. Sheridan, Wyoming: Sheridan County Historical Society, 2010. Template:ISBN.
  • Georgen, Cynde. Snippets of Sheridan County History: 366 Newsy Little Stories from the First 125 Years of Sheridan County, Wyoming, 1888-2013. Sheridan, Wyoming: Sheridan County Historical Society, 2013. Template:ISBN.

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