Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sheridan, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,519

Median Agei

36.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47.5%1,196

Black

41.6%1,047

Hispanic/Latino

8.7%218

Two or More

2.3%58

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.2%240

High School Diploma

22.8%488

Some College (<1 yr)

12.5%268

Some College (1+ yr)

15%321

Associate's Degree

4.1%87

Bachelor's Degree

3.3%71

Master's Degree

1.4%29

Doctorate

0.2%4

HS or Higher

70.6%

BA or Higher

4.9%

Graduate+

1.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$186,400

Median Renti

$1,070

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.8%327

Renter-Occupied

21.2%88

Total Units

415

Homeownership

78.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%13

$50K–$100K

7.6%25

$100K–$150K

9.2%30

$150K–$200K

50.8%166

$200K–$300K

19.6%64

$300K–$500K

8.9%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2000–2009

1.4%6

1990–1999

7.2%30

1980–1989

15.9%66

1970–1979

5.3%22

1960–1969

12.3%51

1950–1959

18.8%78

1940–1949

3.1%13

1939 or earlier

35.9%149

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

91.1%378

Bottled/LP Gas

6.3%26

Electricity

2.7%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,250

Mean Household Incomei

$89,957

Per Capita Incomei

$18,471

Poverty Ratei

3.9%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

516

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

7.7%32

$10K–$15K

0.7%3

$15K–$20K

4.3%18

$20K–$25K

2.2%9

$30K–$35K

0.7%3

$35K–$40K

3.1%13

$40K–$45K

2.4%10

$45K–$50K

1%4

$50K–$60K

4.6%19

$60K–$75K

17.3%72

$75K–$100K

26.5%110

$100K–$125K

7.2%30

$125K–$150K

10.6%44

$150K–$200K

10.1%42

$200K+

1.4%6

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

160.6%

By Region

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

464

Avg. Commutei

39 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

475

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

113(4.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.7%Insured

10.3%Uninsured