Sheridan County, Nebraska Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Sheridan County, Nebraska
Sheridan County, Nebraska Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,014
Median Age
46.1
Male Median
44.9
Female Median
47.8
Sheridan County, Nebraska Population Growth

Sheridan County, Nebraska Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -9.5%%.
-9.5%% Growth
Sheridan County, Nebraska Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Sheridan County, Nebraska Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46.1 | 5,014 |
| 2023 | 46.6 | 5,058 |
| 2022 | 45.8 | 5,102 |
| 2021 | 45.9 | 5,150 |
| 2020 | 46.3 | 5,215 |
| 2019 | 46.7 | 5,231 |
| 2018 | 45.9 | 5,234 |
| 2017 | 46.1 | 5,241 |
| 2016 | 45.9 | 5,259 |
| 2015 | 46.1 | 5,294 |
| 2014 | 46.0 | 5,342 |
| 2013 | 46.5 | 5,390 |
| 2012 | 46.6 | 5,432 |
| 2011 | 46.1 | 5,488 |
| 2010 | 46.3 | 5,538 |
Sheridan County, Nebraska Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 6.1% |
| 5–17 | 15.2% |
| 18–24 | 7.1% |
| 25–34 | 9.2% |
| 35–54 | 22.0% |
| 55–64 | 12.6% |
| 65+ | 27.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Sheridan County, Nebraska
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 96.3
- Youth Dependency:
- 41.9
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 54.4
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Sheridan County, Nebraska
The median age in Sheridan County, Nebraska is 46.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Sheridan County, Nebraska is 5,014.
In Sheridan County, Nebraska, seniors (ages 65+) make up 27.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 15.2%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Sheridan County, Nebraska has remained stable.