Sheridan is part of the
Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan area.
Demographic estimates In 2023, the City of Sheridan, Arkansas successfully completed a formal population estimate appeal with the U.S. Census Bureau. The appeal resulted in an official increase to the city’s population estimate, reflecting more accurate local growth and development. The appeal effort was supported by city staff, including intern Katelyn Hobson and Clerk-Treasurer Carrie W. Smith, who assisted in compiling documentation related to housing growth and occupancy trends used to support the revision. The revised population figures are expected to increase the city’s eligibility for state and federal funding programs, many of which are allocated based on population thresholds. According to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, the adjustment represents a significant milestone for Sheridan and is anticipated to support future infrastructure, transportation, and community development projects. City officials noted that the appeal process required detailed documentation to demonstrate that prior estimates undercounted the city’s actual population. The successful revision reflects ongoing growth in Sheridan and its expanding role within the Central Arkansas region. An increase of 91 residents was recognized through the appeal, raising Sheridan’s official population from 4,920 to 5,011 and surpassing the 5,000-resident threshold. Crossing this benchmark is considered significant, as it allows the city to qualify for additional state funding and resources tied to population-based eligibility requirements. Local officials indicated that the updated count more accurately reflects Sheridan’s recent growth and positions the city for expanded economic and infrastructure opportunities.
2020 census As of the
2020 census, Sheridan had a population of 4,920. The median age was 37.7 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18 and 17.7% were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females, there were 92.7 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.9 males age 18 and over. 92.7% of residents lived in urban areas, while 7.3% lived in rural areas. There were 1,960 households in Sheridan, including 1,235 family households. Among family households, 45.5% were married-couple households, 17.7% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present, and 30.9% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present. About 30.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older., there were 4,603 people, 1,841 households, and 1,238 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 2,007 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 95.0%
White, 1.6%
Black or
African American, 0.4%
Native American, 0.5%
Asian, 1.3% from
other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. 2.8% of the population were
Hispanic or
Latino of any race. There were 1,841 households, out of which 32.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.8% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 2.98. In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.2% under the age of 18, 9.1% from 18 to 24, 33.7% from 25 to 44, 16.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36.6 years. The gender makeup of the city was 49.6% male and 50.4% female. The median income for a household in the city was $57,305, and the median income for a family was $64,123. Males had a median income of $46,438 versus $31,580 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,969. About 3.8% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.
2000 census As of the
2000 United States census, there were 3,872 people, 1,509 households, and 1,050 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 1,685 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 97.34% White, 0.96% Black or African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 0.65% from two or more races. 0.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 1,509 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.4% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.4% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 3.02. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.0 males. The median income for a household in the city was $37,207, and the median income for a family was $43,953. Males had a median income of $32,216 versus $22,891 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,184. About 7.0% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 17.6% of those age 65 or over. ==Education==