Sheridan, Montana facts for kids
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Sheridan, Montana
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Location of Sheridan, Montana
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| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Madison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,115 ft (1,559 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 694 |
| • Density | 686.45/sq mi (264.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
59749
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| Area code(s) | 406 |
| FIPS code | 30-67600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0776478 |
Sheridan is a town in Madison County, Montana, United States named after the Civil War general Philip Sheridan. The population was 694 at the 2020 census. Sheridan is known as the "heart of the Ruby Valley." Seven mountain ranges surround the town: Tobacco Root Mountains, Highland Mountains, McCartney Mountain, The Pioneers, The Ruby Range, The Gravelly Range and the Snowcrest Range. The Ruby River winds through the valley just west of the town.
Sheridan traces its beginnings to the construction of a sawmill on Mill Creek by James Gammell in 1863.
Geography
Sheridan is located at 45°27′22″N 112°11′45″W / 45.45611°N 112.19583°W (45.456173, -112.195793). Montana Highway 287 passes through town.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2), all land.
Climate
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sheridan has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 156 | — | |
| 1890 | 207 | 32.7% | |
| 1900 | 581 | 180.7% | |
| 1910 | 399 | −31.3% | |
| 1920 | 538 | 34.8% | |
| 1930 | 521 | −3.2% | |
| 1940 | 597 | 14.6% | |
| 1950 | 572 | −4.2% | |
| 1960 | 539 | −5.8% | |
| 1970 | 636 | 18.0% | |
| 1980 | 646 | 1.6% | |
| 1990 | 652 | 0.9% | |
| 2000 | 659 | 1.1% | |
| 2010 | 642 | −2.6% | |
| 2020 | 694 | 8.1% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 642 people, 306 households, and 174 families residing in the town. The population density was 629.4 inhabitants per square mile (243.0/km2). There were 376 housing units at an average density of 368.6 per square mile (142.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.
There were 306 households, of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.66.
The median age in the town was 53.1 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.
Education
The town is in the Sheridan Elementary School District and the Sheridan High School District. Both Sheridan elementary and high school districts are components of Sheridan Public Schools. Sheridan Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. Sheridan High School's team name is the Panthers.
Sheridan Public Library serves the area.
Media
The Madisonian is a newspaper serving the Madison and Ruby Valleys, which includes Sheridan. It is printed weekly and offers an e-edition.
See also
In Spanish: Sheridan (Montana) para niños
