Sheridan County GIS Maps
Sheridan County, Kansas, has 2,447 residents and covers 896 square miles. The population declined 4.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Sheridan County is 20179.
Hoxie is the county's largest population center. Sheridan County also includes 2 zip codes, 5 public school districts and 31 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Sheridan County Trends
- Population
- 2,447▾
- Median Home Value
- $152,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,063▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Sheridan County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Sheridan County Population
Sheridan County had 2,447 residents in 2020. That was 4.3% lower than in 2010. Sheridan County had 366 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 3 people per square mile. Two of the county's most populated postal areas are Hoxie and Selden.
Population Trend in Sheridan County KS
Sheridan County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Sheridan County Zip Codes
Sheridan County has 2 zip codes. Two of the county's most populated zip codes are Hoxie (67740) and Selden (67757). Hoxie is the largest zip by population, with about 1,732 residents or 71% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 88% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Sheridan County KS
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67740 | Hoxie | 1,732 | ▴ 0.5% |
| 67757 | Selden | 420 | ▾ -12.9% |
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Sheridan County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Sheridan County Demographics
Sheridan County has a median age of 43.4, which makes the county a little older than Kansas overall. About 25.5% of residents are under 18, while 23.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is Under 18 at about 25.5% of the population, which suggests the county has a notable share of children and family households. About 24.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 35.2%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Sheridan County KS
Median Age
43.4
Under 18
25.5%
Age 65+
23.2%
Bachelor's+
24.3%
Sheridan County School Districts
Sheridan County is served by 5 public school districts with 1,063 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Hoxie Community Schools Unified 412, Quinter Public Schools Unified 293 and Golden Plains Unified 316. Those three districts account for about 85% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Sheridan County KS
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoxie Community Schools Unified School District 412 | 432 | 40.6% | — 0% |
| Quinter Public Schools Unified School District 293 | 309 | 29.1% | ▾ -3.7% |
| Golden Plains Unified School District 316 | 158 | 14.9% | ▾ -0.6% |
| Wheatland Unified School District 292 | 99 | 9.3% | — 0% |
| Grinnell Public Schools Unified School District 291 | 65 | 6.1% | ▴ 10.2% |
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Sheridan County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Sheridan County Housing & Real Estate
Sheridan County has a median home value of $152,000 and a median gross rent of $663. About 75% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Kansas median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $273,500 and homes spent about 37 days on the market.
Sheridan County Housing Mix
Sheridan County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Sheridan County Housing Trends
Sheridan County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Sheridan County, KS
Sheridan County has 155 business listings across 99 categories. The largest categories in Sheridan County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (7, 4.5%), Insurance Agencies (5, 3.2%), and Landmark And Historical Building (5, 3.2%). The full Sheridan County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Sheridan County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Sheridan County, KS
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 7 | 4.5% |
| Insurance Agencies | 5 | 3.2% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 5 | 3.2% |
| Agricultural Service | 4 | 2.6% |
| Financial Service | 4 | 2.6% |
| Farm | 4 | 2.6% |
| Gas Stations | 4 | 2.6% |
| Contractors | 3 | 1.9% |
| Elementary School | 3 | 1.9% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 3 | 1.9% |
Sheridan County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Hoxie Golf Club | Active Life | Hoxie |
| Hoxie Implement Co., Inc. | Agricultural Service | Hoxie |
| High Plains Farm Credit | Agriculture Association | Hoxie |
| Hoxie Municipal Airport | Airport | Hoxie |
| D and L Service | Auto Body Shop | Hoxie |
| Hoxie AG and Radiator | Auto Repair | Hoxie |
| Great Plains Auto Supply | Auto Parts And Supply Store | Hoxie |
| BTI Hoxie | B2B Tractor Dealers | Hoxie |
| Equity Bank | Banks & Credit Unions | Hoxie |
| Hoxie Baptist Temple | Baptist Church | Hoxie |
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Sheridan County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Sheridan County Basemaps
Sheridan County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Sheridan County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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