Sheridan is a city in and the county seat of Grant County, Arkansas, United States. The community is located deep in the forests of the Arkansas Timberlands. It sits at the intersection of US Highways 167 and 270.
Early settlers were drawn to the area by the native timber, which is still a very important part of Sheridan's economy, although the city has diversified into several other industries. Sheridan's history also includes a college, Missionary Baptist College, until its closure in 1934, and a series of conflicts during the Civil Rights Movement.
Located at the southern end of the Central Arkansas region, Sheridan has been experiencing a population boom in recent years, as indicated by a 49% growth in population between the 1990...
| Ethnicity | Sheridan | USA |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 18.2% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% |
| HOUSEHOLD INCOME | Sheridan | USA |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.8% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| Education | Sheridan | USA |
|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7% | 7.0% |
| High School or GED | 36% | 27.0% |
| Other College | 19% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8% | 9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0% | 1.0% |