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Sheridan County, Montana

Coordinates: 48°44′N 104°30′W / 48.73°N 104.50°W / 48.73; -104.50
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Not to be confused with Sheridan, Montana.

Sheridan County
County
Sheridan County Courthouse in Plentywood
Sheridan County Courthouse in Plentywood
Map of Montana highlighting Sheridan County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 48°44′N 104°30′W / 48.73°N 104.5°W / 48.73; -104.5
Country United States
State Montana
FoundedMarch 11, 1913
Named forPhilip Sheridan
SeatPlentywood
Largest cityPlentywood
Area
 • Total
1,706 sq mi (4,420 km2)
 • Land1,677 sq mi (4,340 km2)
 • Water29 sq mi (80 km2)  1.7%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,539
 • Estimate 
(2022)
3,564 Increase
 • Density2.1/sq mi (0.80/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.co.sheridan.mt.us
  • Montana county number 34

Sheridan County is a county in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 census, the population was 3,539.[1] Its county seat is Plentywood.[2] Its northern boundary is the Canada–United States border south of Saskatchewan.

History

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The Montana Legislature established Sheridan County in 1913 from portions of Dawson and Valley Counties. It was named for American Civil War General Philip Sheridan.[3] In the 1920s and 1930s the county was a hotbed of communist organizing. The CPUSA managed to elect several town and county officials. At the 1932 presidential election the communist candidate William Z. Foster got 576 votes (22%).[4] International changes in communist organizing strategies, especially the move towards the popular front, effectively ended communist presence in the area.[5]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,706 square miles (4,420 km2), of which 1,677 square miles (4,340 km2) is land and 29 square miles (75 km2) (1.7%) is water.[6]

Major highways

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Adjacent counties and rural municipalities

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National protected area

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
192013,847—
19309,869−28.7%
19407,814−20.8%
19506,674−14.6%
19606,458−3.2%
19705,779−10.5%
19805,414−6.3%
19904,732−12.6%
20004,105−13.3%
20103,384−17.6%
20203,5394.6%
2022 (est.)3,564[7]0.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1790–1960,[9] 1900–1990,[10]
1990–2000,[11] 2010–2020[1]

2020 census

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As of the 2020 census, there were 3,539 people living in the county.[citation needed]

2010 census

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As of the 2010 census, there were 3,384 people, 1,587 households, and 944 families living in the county. The population density was 2.0 inhabitants per square mile (0.77/km2). There were 2,089 housing units at an average density of 1.2 units per square mile (0.46 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 95.4% white, 1.7% American Indian, 0.4% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.5% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 33.8% were Norwegian, 26.0% were German, 12.0% were Danish, 11.6% were Irish, 5.5% were Swedish, 5.3% were English, and 5.0% were American.

Of the 1,587 households, 21.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.5% were married couples living together, 5.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 40.5% were non-families, and 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.70. The median age was 50.3 years.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,578 and the median income for a family was $55,313. Males had a median income of $46,932 versus $22,107 for females. The per capita income for the county was $26,537. About 6.4% of families and 14.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 10.4% of those age 65 or over.

Politics

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Sheridan County voters have selected the Republican County candidate in 80% of the national elections since 1980.

Sheridan County had a strong Communist Party presence in the first half of the 20th century. In the 1932 presidential election, Communist candidate William Z. Foster received 18% of the vote in the county, his strongest performance nationwide.

United States presidential election results for Sheridan County, Montana[12]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2024 1,321 69.09% 509 26.62% 82 4.29%
2020 1,403 69.11% 574 28.28% 53 2.61%
2016 1,241 67.63% 477 25.99% 117 6.38%
2012 1,207 62.60% 665 34.49% 56 2.90%
2008 987 49.20% 953 47.51% 66 3.29%
2004 1,159 56.87% 846 41.51% 33 1.62%
2000 1,176 59.85% 702 35.73% 87 4.43%
1996 832 34.17% 1,187 48.75% 416 17.08%
1992 795 29.85% 1,077 40.44% 791 29.70%
1988 1,381 49.98% 1,354 49.00% 28 1.01%
1984 1,774 61.62% 1,087 37.76% 18 0.63%
1980 1,658 56.94% 955 32.80% 299 10.27%
1976 1,114 41.05% 1,560 57.48% 40 1.47%
1972 1,500 53.96% 1,197 43.06% 83 2.99%
1968 1,180 45.81% 1,275 49.50% 121 4.70%
1964 837 30.39% 1,905 69.17% 12 0.44%
1960 1,196 43.43% 1,549 56.25% 9 0.33%
1956 1,153 38.31% 1,857 61.69% 0 0.00%
1952 1,339 49.39% 1,347 49.69% 25 0.92%
1948 699 28.50% 1,515 61.76% 239 9.74%
1944 791 31.04% 1,713 67.23% 44 1.73%
1940 892 29.23% 2,108 69.07% 52 1.70%
1936 513 16.19% 2,503 79.01% 152 4.80%
1932 739 22.77% 1,450 44.67% 1,057 32.56%
1928 1,624 54.66% 1,190 40.05% 157 5.28%
1924 905 35.32% 176 6.87% 1,481 57.81%
1920 1,335 53.46% 610 24.43% 552 22.11%
1916 1,724 32.15% 3,264 60.86% 375 6.99%

Communities

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City

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Towns

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Unincorporated communities

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Former towns

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Census-designated places

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Montana Place Names Companion". Montana Place Names From Alzada to Zortman. Montana Historical Society Research Center. Retrieved May 9, 2011.
  4. ^ "Communist Party votes by county". depts.washington.edu. Retrieved July 5, 2017.
  5. ^ Stoner McDonald, Verlaine (2010). The Red Corner: The Rise and Fall of Communism in Northeastern Montana. Montana Historical Society Press.
  6. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Archived from the original on December 5, 2014. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  7. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  8. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  9. ^ "Historical Census Browser". University of Virginia Library. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  10. ^ "Population of Counties by Decennial Census: 1900 to 1990". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  11. ^ "Census 2000 PHC-T-4. Ranking Tables for Counties: 1990 and 2000" (PDF). United States Census Bureau. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 27, 2010. Retrieved November 30, 2014.
  12. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  13. ^ Coalridge MT Google Maps (accessed January 6, 2019)
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