Sheridan, IL Demographics

A map of Sheridan's Population by Race

Sheridan, Illinois had a population of 2,431 in 2020. It was 47.5% White, 39.9% Black, 0.2% Asian, 10.1% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sheridan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sheridan is the 466th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Sheridan's White Population

1,154 residents of Sheridan identify as White, or 47.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Sheridan slightly less than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sheridan is ranked #1364 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sheridan is less White than neighboring Serena (86% White), Millington (92.1% White), Lake Holiday (88% White), Newark (88.8% White), and Somonauk (88.9% White).

Sheridan's Black Population

969 residents of Sheridan identify as Black, or 39.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sheridan considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sheridan is ranked #51 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sheridan is more Black than neighboring Serena (2.3% Black), Millington (0.2% Black), Lake Holiday (0.7% Black), Newark (0% Black), and Somonauk (0.2% Black).

Sheridan's Asian Population

4 residents of Sheridan identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sheridan slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sheridan is ranked #862 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sheridan is more Asian than neighboring Millington (0% Asian). Sheridan is less Asian than neighboring Serena (2.3% Asian), and Lake Holiday (0.3% Asian).

Sheridan's Hispanic Population

245 residents of Sheridan identify as Hispanic, or 10.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sheridan slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sheridan is ranked #254 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sheridan is more Hispanic than neighboring Serena (6.2% Hispanic), Millington (4.4% Hispanic), Lake Holiday (6.8% Hispanic), Newark (7.5% Hispanic), and Somonauk (6.6% Hispanic).

Sheridan's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Sheridan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sheridan roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sheridan is ranked #949 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sheridan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Somonauk (0.1% Native American/Other). Sheridan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Serena (0.8% Native American/Other), and Millington (0.8% Native American/Other).

Sheridan's Multiracial Population

54 residents of Sheridan identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sheridan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Sheridan is ranked #1187 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sheridan is less Multiracial than neighboring Serena (2.3% Multiracial), Millington (2.6% Multiracial), Lake Holiday (4% Multiracial), Newark (3.3% Multiracial), and Somonauk (4.1% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.