kids encyclopedia robot

Sheridan, Wisconsin facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts
Quick facts for kids
Sheridan, Wisconsin
Town hall
Town hall
Location of Sheridan, Wisconsin
Location of Sheridan, Wisconsin
Country  United States
State  Wisconsin
County Dunn
Area
 • Total 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2)
 • Land 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
981 ft (299 m)
Population
 (2000)
 • Total 483
 • Density 13.4/sq mi (5.2/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 715 & 534
FIPS code 55-73300
GNIS feature ID 1584144

Sheridan is a small town located in Dunn County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 483 people lived there. It's a quiet place, perfect for those who enjoy a peaceful environment.

Where is Sheridan?

Sheridan is in the state of Wisconsin. It covers an area of about 36.1 square miles (which is about 93.5 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.

Who Lives in Sheridan?

Historical population
Census Pop.
1990 468
2000 483 3.2%
2010 454 −6.0%
2020 (est.) 473 4.2%

Let's look at how the population of Sheridan has changed over the years:

  • In 1990, there were 468 people.
  • By 2000, the population grew slightly to 483 people.
  • In 2010, the number went down a bit to 454 people.
  • An estimate for 2020 suggests the population is around 473 people.

Population Details

In 2000, there were 483 people living in Sheridan. This means there were about 13.4 people for every square mile. Most of the people living in Sheridan were White (98.34%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from two or more races. About 0.62% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

There were 168 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home.

  • About 37.5% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
  • Most households (69.6%) were married couples.
  • About 22.6% were non-family households, meaning people living alone or with roommates who are not family.

Age Groups

The people in Sheridan are of different ages.

  • About 28.2% were under 18 years old.
  • 7.5% were between 18 and 24 years old.
  • 26.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
  • 28.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
  • About 9.3% were 65 years old or older.

The average age of people in Sheridan was 37 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 110.9 males.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Sheridan (Wisconsin) para niños

kids search engine
Sheridan, Wisconsin Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.