Sheridan County, Montana Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Sheridan County, Montana
Sheridan County, Montana Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
3,669
Median Age
43.1
Male Median
41.9
Female Median
43.8
Sheridan County, Montana Population Growth

Sheridan County, Montana Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +4.7%%.
+4.7%% Growth
Sheridan County, Montana Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Sheridan County, Montana Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 43.1 | 3,669 |
| 2023 | 44.7 | 3,677 |
| 2022 | 43.8 | 3,700 |
| 2021 | 45.1 | 3,522 |
| 2020 | 43.7 | 3,389 |
| 2019 | 46.3 | 3,483 |
| 2018 | 44.9 | 3,574 |
| 2017 | 46.9 | 3,568 |
| 2016 | 47.2 | 3,645 |
| 2015 | 47.1 | 3,630 |
| 2014 | 47.7 | 3,510 |
| 2013 | 48.7 | 3,473 |
| 2012 | 48.2 | 3,447 |
| 2011 | 49.7 | 3,426 |
| 2010 | 50.0 | 3,505 |
Sheridan County, Montana Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 7.2% |
| 5–17 | 14.7% |
| 18–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 10.3% |
| 35–54 | 24.2% |
| 55–64 | 14.3% |
| 65+ | 22.7% |
Dependency Ratios for Sheridan County, Montana
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 80.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 39.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 41.0
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Sheridan County, Montana
The median age in Sheridan County, Montana is 43.1 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Sheridan County, Montana is 3,669.
In Sheridan County, Montana, seniors (ages 65+) make up 22.7% of the population, while children under 18 represent 14.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Sheridan County, Montana is becoming younger.