Sheridan County GIS Maps
Sheridan County, Nebraska, has 5,127 residents across 8,801 parcels and covers 2,441.0 square miles. The population declined 6.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Sheridan County is 31161.
Gordon is the county's largest population center. Sheridan County also includes 6 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 25 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 parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Sheridan County Trends
- Population
- 5,127▾
- Median Home Value
- $102,900▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 3,431▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
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 Parcels
Sheridan County has 8,801 mapped parcels covering 1,579,621 acres. The median assessed value is $108,548. The median lot size is 92.35 acres. 5,565 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Browse the interactive Sheridan County Parcel viewer here.
Sheridan County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 8,801 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 1,939 | 22.0% |
| Land use code | 8,801 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 8,801 | 100% |
| Land value | 8,801 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 8,801 | 100% |
| Acreage | 8,801 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 8,801 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Sheridan County parcel records.
Sheridan County Population
Sheridan County had 5,127 residents in 2020. That was 6.3% lower than in 2010. Sheridan County had 1,071 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. Gordon is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 29% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 2 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Hay Springs, Rushville and Lakeside.
Population Trend in Sheridan County NE
Sheridan County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Sheridan County Zip Codes
Sheridan County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Hay Springs (69347), Rushville (69360) and Lakeside (69351). Hay Springs is the largest zip by population, with about 1,330 residents or 26% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 53% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Sheridan County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69347 | Hay Springs | 1,330 | ▴ 6.5% |
| 69360 | Rushville | 1,212 | ▾ -10.9% |
| 69351 | Lakeside | 195 | ▾ -17% |
| 69340 | Ellsworth | 100 | ▾ -17.4% |
| 69365 | Whiteclay | 53 | ▴ 20.5% |
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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 46.6, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 21.4% of residents are under 18, while 27.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 65 and over at about 27.2% of the population, which points to an older population profile. About 21.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. 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 NE
Median Age
46.6
Under 18
21.4%
Age 65+
27.2%
Bachelor's+
21.7%
Sheridan County School Districts
Sheridan County is served by 6 public school districts with 3,431 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Alliance Public Schools, Chadron Public Schools and Gordon-Rushville Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 79% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Sheridan County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance Public Schools | 1,310 | 38.2% | ▾ -3.3% |
| Chadron Public Schools | 870 | 25.4% | ▾ -10.4% |
| Gordon-Rushville Public Schools | 521 | 15.2% | ▾ -2.4% |
| Hemingford Public Schools | 383 | 11.2% | ▾ -1.3% |
| Hay Springs Public Schools | 200 | 5.8% | ▾ -2.9% |
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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 $102,900 and a median gross rent of $771. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $85,000 and homes spent about 114 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, NE
Sheridan County has 327 business listings across 150 categories. The largest categories in Sheridan County business listings are Lake (27, 8.3%), Churches & Religious Organizations (20, 6.1%), and Farm (6, 1.8%). 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, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lake | 27 | 8.3% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 20 | 6.1% |
| Farm | 6 | 1.8% |
| Beauty Salons | 6 | 1.8% |
| Liquor Store | 6 | 1.8% |
| Bars & Nightlife | 5 | 1.5% |
| Discount Store | 5 | 1.5% |
| Elementary School | 5 | 1.5% |
| Forestry Service | 5 | 1.5% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 5 | 1.5% |
Sheridan County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| North East Panhandle Substance Abuse Center Nepsac | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Gordon |
| Julie G's Income Tax & Accounting | Accountant | Rapid City |
| 21st Century Equipment LLC | Agricultural Service | Gordon |
| Shadbolt Cattle Co. | Agriculture | Gordon |
| Gordon Municipal Airport (GRN) | Airport | Gordon |
| Antelope Creek Cafe | American Restaurants | Gordon |
| BOXO Quarter Horses at Willow Creek Ranch | Amusement Park | Gordon |
| Oglala Sioux Lakota Nursing Home | Assisted Living Facility | Rushville |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Gordon |
| Alcorn Hunters Haven | Attractions And Activities | Hay Springs |
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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 parcels, 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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