Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sheridan, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

181

Median Agei

32.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

65.7%119

Two or More

33.7%61

Hispanic/Latino

0.6%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%2

High School Diploma

44.3%43

Some College (<1 yr)

11.3%11

Some College (1+ yr)

4.1%4

Associate's Degree

7.2%7

Bachelor's Degree

12.4%12

Master's Degree

3.1%3

Doctorate

1%1

HS or Higher

85.6%

BA or Higher

16.5%

Graduate+

4.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$45,400

Median Renti

$298

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.7%41

Renter-Occupied

42.3%30

Total Units

124

Homeownership

57.7%

Vacancy Rate

42.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

63.4%26

$50K–$100K

14.6%6

$100K–$150K

12.2%5

$150K–$200K

9.8%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

Year Built

2010–2019

3.2%4

2000–2009

5.6%7

1990–1999

7.3%9

1980–1989

3.2%4

1970–1979

17.7%22

1960–1969

5.6%7

1950–1959

6.5%8

1940–1949

5.6%7

1939 or earlier

45.2%56

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.7%41

Bottled/LP Gas

28.2%20

Wood

7%5

Other

7%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$31,250

Mean Household Incomei

$38,028

Per Capita Incomei

$15,248

Poverty Ratei

39.2%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.6%4

$10K–$15K

8.5%6

$15K–$20K

16.9%12

$20K–$25K

1.4%1

$25K–$30K

14.1%10

$30K–$35K

7%5

$35K–$40K

4.2%3

$45K–$50K

16.9%12

$50K–$60K

4.2%3

$60K–$75K

16.9%12

$75K–$100K

2.8%2

$100K–$125K

1.4%1

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes66% occupied

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Who Receives This Housing

0% of subsidized households are minority

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

10.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

7(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.1%Insured

3.9%Uninsured