Sheridan, California facts for kids
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Sheridan
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 Sheridan, California
Location in California
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County |  Placer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 26.044 sq mi (67.455 km2) |
| • Land | 26.038 sq mi (67.439 km2) |
| • Water | 0.006 sq mi (0.015 km2) 0.02% |
| Elevation | 105 ft (32 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 1,238 |
| • Density | 47.535/sq mi (18.353/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP Code |
95681
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| Area code(s) | 530 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2583137 |
Sheridan is a small community in Placer County, California, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics.
Sheridan is located on the western side of Placer County. It sits along State Route 65. The community is about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) northwest of Lincoln. In 2010, about 1,238 people lived in Sheridan.
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Exploring Sheridan's Past
Sheridan has an interesting history. It was first known by a different name: Union Shed. The community changed its name to Sheridan around the time of the American Civil War. It was renamed after a famous general, Philip Sheridan.
The first post office in Sheridan opened in 1868. It closed for a short time in 1870. But don't worry, it soon opened again!
How Sheridan is Governed
Sheridan is part of Placer County. The county is managed by a group called the Board of Supervisors. These supervisors are elected officials who make decisions for the county.
The person currently representing the Sheridan area is Robert Weygandt. Sheridan also has its own special group. It is called the Sheridan Municipal Advisory Committee (MAC). This committee helps the Board of Supervisors by giving advice about local issues.
Understanding Sheridan's Geography
Sheridan covers an area of about 26.0 square miles (67.5 km2). Most of this area is land. Only a tiny part, about 0.02%, is water. This information comes from the United States Census Bureau.
Sheridan's Climate and Weather
Sheridan experiences a climate similar to nearby Lincoln, California. Here's a look at the weather patterns:
| Climate data for Lincoln, California | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 76 (24) |
83 (28) |
89 (32) |
97 (36) |
105 (41) |
113 (45) |
111 (44) |
112 (44) |
113 (45) |
104 (40) |
89 (32) |
79 (26) |
113 (45) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
62 (17) |
68 (20) |
75 (24) |
83 (28) |
91 (33) |
97 (36) |
96 (36) |
90 (32) |
80 (27) |
65 (18) |
56 (13) |
77 (25) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 48 (9) |
53 (12) |
57.5 (14.2) |
64.5 (18.1) |
71.5 (21.9) |
79 (26) |
78 (26) |
79.5 (26.4) |
78 (26) |
68 (20) |
58 (14) |
48 (9) |
65.3 (18.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 39 (4) |
43 (6) |
46 (8) |
49 (9) |
55 (13) |
60 (16) |
64 (18) |
62 (17) |
59 (15) |
52 (11) |
45 (7) |
40 (4) |
51 (11) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 20 (−7) |
23 (−5) |
26 (−3) |
32 (0) |
38 (3) |
45 (7) |
45 (7) |
47 (8) |
43 (6) |
32 (0) |
27 (−3) |
17 (−8) |
17 (−8) |
| Source: http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USCA0608 | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Sheridan?
The 2010 United States Census counted 1,238 people living in Sheridan. This means there were about 47.5 people per square mile.
Most people in Sheridan were White (82.9%). There were also smaller groups of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 20.4% of the people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Homes and Families
All 1,238 people lived in homes. There were 414 households in total.
- 155 households (37.4%) had children under 18.
- Most households (57.5%) were married couples.
- Some households had a single parent.
- The average household had about 3 people.
- Most households (77.1%) were families.
Age Groups
People of all ages live in Sheridan.
- About 24.4% of the population was under 18.
- About 8.7% was aged 18 to 24.
- About 23.1% was aged 25 to 44.
- About 31.3% was aged 45 to 64.
- About 12.5% was 65 or older.
The average age in Sheridan was 40.7 years. There were slightly more males than females.
Housing in Sheridan
There were 447 housing units in Sheridan. Most homes (74.6%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest (25.4%) were rented. This means that 73.3% of the population lived in homes they owned. The other 26.7% lived in rented homes.
See also
- In Spanish: Sheridan (California) para niños
