Sheridan
City in Yamhill County, Oregon
Sheridan is a city in Yamhill County, Oregon, with 4,639 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 190 ft (58 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Willamina, 4.4 miles W.
- 4,639residents (2020 Census)
- 190 ftelevation · 58 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 2,200 / sq mipopulation density
- 97378ZIP code
About Sheridan
Sheridan is a city in Yamhill County, Oregon, United States. Platted in the 1860s when it received a post office, Sheridan was incorporated in 1880. In 1913, much of the town burned in a fire and a flood covered much of the community in 1964. The population of Sheridan
as of the 2020 census was 4,639.
Located in the western part of the Willamette Valley, Sheridan is at the base of the Northern Oregon Coast Range along the South Yamhill River. Sheridan lies around 13 miles southwest of the county seat of McMinnville, along Oregon Route 18. This highway and Oregon Route 18 Business run east–west through Sheridan and nearby Willamina, parallel to the river. Sheridan Bridge is the only river crossing within Sheridan.
Sheridan's largest employer is Federal Correctional Institution, Sheridan, a federal minimum and medium security prison. Sheridan has a Mayor–council form of government, with daily operations run by a city manager. The community has its own school district, with a single traditional high school. The main events each year in town are Sheridan Days and the Mud Drags, both held in June. Sheridan was named in honor of the American Civil War general Philip Henry Sheridan.
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Living in Sheridan
- Median household income
- $70,785
- Median home value
- $328,800
- Median rent
- $1,220/mo
- Median age
- 39.6
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Sheridan had 4,639 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,639 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,200 per sq mi (849 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sheridan at a glance
| State | Oregon (OR) |
|---|---|
| County | Yamhill County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,639 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 190 ft (58 m) |
| Coordinates | 45.0959° N, 123.3981° W |
| ZIP code | 97378 |
| Official website | cityofsheridanor.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4167050 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sheridan
- Willamina4.4 mi W
- Fort Hill8.2 mi W
- Amity9.8 mi E
- Grand Ronde11.0 mi W
- Dallas12.7 mi S
- McMinnville12.8 mi NE
- Rickreall13.9 mi SE
- Falls City16.1 mi S
- Lafayette17.4 mi NE
- Carlton17.5 mi NE
- Eola17.7 mi SE
- Dayton17.8 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sheridan
What county is Sheridan in?
Sheridan is in Yamhill County, Oregon.
What is the population of Sheridan, OR?
4,639 people lived in Sheridan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sheridan, OR?
The ZIP code of Sheridan is 97378.
What is the elevation of Sheridan?
190 feet (58 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sheridan?
Willamina (4.4 mi), Fort Hill (8.2 mi), Amity (9.8 mi), Grand Ronde (11.0 mi), Dallas (12.7 mi).
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