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Sheridan, WY vs Independence, OR

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- Independence is 0% more densely populated than Sheridan.
- People are 1.3% less likely to be married in Independence.
- The Median Age is 9.5 years younger in Independence.
 Sheridan, WYIndependence, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,850329,725,481
 Female Population50.4%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population49.6%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock29.538.4
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 Population - 201017,487  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock6,035285,036,114
 Population - 199013,900  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock80.1%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now30.2%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,428.593.4
 Land Area12.7  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.1264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Sheridan, WYIndependence, ORUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.1%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock7.5%6.1%
 Age 10 to 148.1%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock5.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 205.8%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock11.5%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3412.8%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.6%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.8%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock4.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.7%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock4.2%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.9%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock0.5%1.9%
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 Race
 Sheridan, WYIndependence, ORUnited States
 White88.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.1%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock42.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Sheridan, WYIndependence, ORUnited States
 Married Population48.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock42.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock52.1%50.2%
 Never Married30.3%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock10.7%10.8%
 Widowed6.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock3.302.60
 Households8,182  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock2,03780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock35.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,946  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.5%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Sheridan    20 Reviews

I've lived in Sheridan for over sixty years. Grow, grow grow with no planning for it. Advertises a "small-town" atmosphere, but that is long gone. Too big now. Too  More

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Sheridan was a great place to be a kid--outdoor opportunities, very little crime, and a strong sense of community. The art community is everywhere in Sheridan, and  More

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Over 7 years ago

Rich yuppie town, a tourist trap, intolerant, people, the Police are the worst, as are the Judges. I am an RN taking my husband to the Mayo Clinic for treatment of  More

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Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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