Sheridan, Montana

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Sheridan, Montana
Madison County Montana Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Sheridan Highlighted.svg
Location of Sheridan, Montana
Coordinates: 45°27′22″N112°11′45″W / 45.45611°N 112.19583°W / 45.45611; -112.19583 Coordinates: 45°27′22″N112°11′45″W / 45.45611°N 112.19583°W / 45.45611; -112.19583
Country United States
State Montana
County Madison
Area
[1]
  Total1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
  Land1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
5,115 ft (1,559 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total694
  Density686.45/sq mi (264.92/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
  Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59749
Area code 406
FIPS code 30-67600
GNIS feature ID0776478

Sheridan is a town in Madison County, Montana, United States named after the Civil War general Philip Sheridan. The population was 694 at the 2020 census. [2] Sheridan is known as the "heart of the Ruby Valley." Seven mountain ranges surround the town: Tobacco Root Mountains, Highland Mountains, McCartney Mountain, The Pioneers, The Ruby Range, The Gravelly Range and the Snowcrest Range. The Ruby River winds through the valley just west of the town.

Contents

Sheridan traces its beginnings to the construction of a sawmill on Mill Creek by James Gammell in 1863. [3]

Geography

Sheridan is located at 45°27′22″N112°11′45″W / 45.45611°N 112.19583°W / 45.45611; -112.19583 (45.456173, -112.195793). [4] Montana Highway 287 passes through town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.02 square miles (2.64 km2), all land. [5]

Climate

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Sheridan has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. [6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note
1880 156
1890 20732.7%
1900 581180.7%
1910 399−31.3%
1920 53834.8%
1930 521−3.2%
1940 59714.6%
1950 572−4.2%
1960 539−5.8%
1970 63618.0%
1980 6461.6%
1990 6520.9%
2000 6591.1%
2010 642−2.6%
2020 6948.1%
U.S. Decennial Census [7] [2]

2010 census

As of the census [8] of 2010, there were 642 people, 306 households, and 174 families residing in the town. The population density was 629.4 inhabitants per square mile (243.0/km2). There were 376 housing units at an average density of 368.6 per square mile (142.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.3% White, 0.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.5% from other races, and 3.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

There were 306 households, of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 8.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 43.1% were non-families. 40.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.99 and the average family size was 2.66.

The median age in the town was 53.1 years. 19.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 17.3% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 45.3% male and 54.7% female.

2000 census

As of the census [9] of 2000, there were 659 people, 302 households, and 170 families residing in the town. The population density was 643.4 inhabitants per square mile (248.4/km2). There were 365 housing units at an average density of 356.3 per square mile (137.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.14% White, 0.15% African American, 1.06% Native American, 1.67% from other races, and 1.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.67% of the population.

There were 302 households, out of which 22.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.7% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.07 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 3.8% from 18 to 24, 20.5% from 25 to 44, 26.4% from 45 to 64, and 28.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females there were 85.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $21,118, and the median income for a family was $26,563. Males had a median income of $27,639 versus $15,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $15,369. About 22.0% of families and 25.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 43.2% of those under age 18 and 13.1% of those age 65 or over.

Education

Sheridan Public Schools educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade. [10] Sheridan High School's team name is the Panthers. [11]

Sheridan Public Library serves the area. [12]

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