Sheridan, IN

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    3,205
    US Senator
    Todd Young
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Jim Banks
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.8
    2.45% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    2.98%
    16.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $66,534
    2.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $195,600
    10.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,708
    4.26% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Sheridan, IN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.3% of the residents in Sheridan, IN are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Sheridan, IN was $195,600, and the homeownership rate was 65%.

    Most people in Sheridan, IN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Sheridan, IN was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Sheridan, IN is home to a population of 3.21k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.12% of Sheridan, IN residents were born outside of the country (36 people).

    In 2024, there were 39.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.06k people) in Sheridan, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 77 White (Hispanic) and 42 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.8%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.3% of Sheridan, IN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sheridan, IN was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sheridan, IN
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      3.06k ± 510
    2. White (Hispanic)
      77 ± 92
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      42 ± 37
    2.87%
    Hispanic Population
    92 people

    In 2024, there were 39.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.06k people) in Sheridan, IN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 77 White (Hispanic) and 42 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.87% of the people in Sheridan, IN are hispanic (92 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sheridan, IN as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Indiana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      111,417 ± 8,128 people
    2. India
      37,388 ± 4,734 people
    3. Nigeria
      18,164 ± 3,304 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Indiana was Mexico, the natal country of 111,417 Indiana residents, followed by India with 37,388 and Nigeria with 18,164.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.12%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    36 people
    1.7%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    57 people

    As of 2024, 1.12% of Sheridan, IN residents (36 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sheridan, IN was 1.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      71 ± 59
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      49 ± 50
    3. Vietnam
      25 ± 30

    Sheridan, IN has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.45 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Sheridan, IN.

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    Health

    90.8% of the population of Sheridan, IN has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 13.5% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Indiana see 1,524 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,524 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1681 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 474 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 26.1% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.7% were men and 50.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    9.24%
    Uninsured
    48.5%
    Employer Coverage
    16.9%
    Medicaid
    11.8%
    Medicare
    13.5%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sheridan, IN declined by 8.53% from 10.1% to 9.24%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sheridan, IN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Sheridan, IN employs 1.71k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sheridan, IN were Health Care & Social Assistance (254 people), Manufacturing (210 people), and Retail Trade (191 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($108,080), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($97,361), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($78,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.71k
    2024 Value
    ± 342
    −4.26%
    1 Year decline
    ± 27.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sheridan, IN declined at a rate of −4.26%, from 1.78k employees to 1.71k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sheridan, IN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (196 people), Management Occupations (183 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (165 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sheridan, IN.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.71k
    2024 Value
    ± 342
    −4.26%
    1 Year decline
    ± 27.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sheridan, IN declined at a rate of −4.26%, from 1.78k employees to 1.71k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sheridan, IN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (254 people), Manufacturing (210 people), and Retail Trade (191 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sheridan, IN, though some of these residents may live in Sheridan, IN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $44,659
    Median earning men ± $14,749
    $40,889
    Median earning women ± $7,647

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($108,348), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($78,385), and Manufacturing ($62,232).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($102,955), Retail Trade ($54,583), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,667).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.48%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 3.21M people employed in Indiana. This represents a 2.48% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 15.4%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Indiana.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

    Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing the state of Indiana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Indiana is currently represented by 9 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.8%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (39.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Indiana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (39.8%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Indiana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Indiana

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    Todd Young
    Senator from Indiana3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2017
    Jim Banks
    Senator from Indiana1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Todd Young and Jim Banks are the senators currently representing Indiana.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Sheridan, IN was $195,600 in 2024, which is 0.588 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $177,200 to $195,600, a 10.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Sheridan, IN is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Sheridan, IN have an average commute time of 26.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sheridan, IN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $195,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$34,048
    $897
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$220

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sheridan, IN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    65%
    Homeownership
    2024
    61.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 65% of the housing units in Sheridan, IN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $66,534
    Median Household Income
    ± $15,116
    1.38k
    Number of Households
    ± 304

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.38k households in Sheridan, IN grew to $66,534 from the previous year's value of $65,104.

    The following chart displays the households in Sheridan, IN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Sheridan, IN is from Indiana.
    0.442
    2024 Wage GINI in Indiana
    0.445
    2023 Wage GINI in Indiana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Indiana was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.807% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Indiana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Indiana in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (67.4%)
    2. Carpooled (25%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.45%)

    In 2024, 67.4% of workers in Sheridan, IN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (25%) and those who worked at home (6.45%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    26.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Sheridan, IN have a longer commute time (26.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.439% of the workforce in Sheridan, IN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Sheridan, IN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Sheridan, IN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sheridan, IN have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    2.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sheridan, IN (94 out of 3.15k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sheridan, IN is White, followed by Black and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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