Sheridan County, Kansas
Sheridan County: county in Kansas, United States
About
Sheridan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,556 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,520 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hoxie. The county was created 146 years ago in 1879.
County Snapshot
Sheridan County at a glance
Sheridan County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
2
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Kansas counties
105
Open related pagesLargest city
HoxiePopulation 1,191
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Sheridan County
| Population | 2,520 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Kansas (United States) |
| Different from | Sheridan County, Sheridan County, Sheridan County, Sheridan County |
| Area | 2322 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.03% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.97% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.3504,-100.4418 |
| Named for | Philip Sheridan |
| Capital | Hoxie |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 21:51:08 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.43% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 75℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Sheridan County is located at 39°21'1"N 100°26'31"W (39.3503600, -100.4418300). It has 5 neighbors: Graham County, Norton County, Decatur County, Gove County and Thomas County.
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The largest city of Sheridan County is Hoxie with a population of 1,191. Other cities include and Selden population 211. See all Sheridan County cities & populated places.
Sheridan County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sheridan County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hoxie | 1,191 | Human settlement in Sheridan County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Selden | 211 | Town in Kansas |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 75. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Sheridan County
Official Website- Hoxie
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sheridan County decreased by 1.43% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,556 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,502 | -2.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,491 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,500 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,502 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,475 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,485 | 0.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,526 | 1.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,522 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,521 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,520 | -0.04% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Sheridan County, Wyoming county in Wyoming, United States with a population of 30,863 people.
- Sheridan County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 5,150 people.
- Sheridan County, Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 3,261 people.
- Sheridan County, North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 1,275 people.
Kansas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson County | 607,220 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Sedgwick County | 519,907 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wichita | 391,731 | The largest city in Kansas and the center of the Wichita metropolitan area. |
| Overland Park | 197,381 | The second most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Shawnee County | 175,999 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Wyandotte County | 165,265 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Kansas City | 152,960 | The second most populous city in Kansas. |
| Douglas County | 122,530 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Leavenworth County | 82,246 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Riley County | 73,202 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Butler County | 66,992 | County in Kansas, United States of America |
| Shawnee | 66,298 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Reno County | 61,793 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Lenexa | 56,156 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Kansas. |
| Saline County | 53,926 | County in Kansas, United States |
| Salina | 46,274 | The most populous city in Saline County, Kansas. |