Sheridan, IL is a small town of 5,680 people located in LaSalle County. With a population density of 93 people per square mile, Sheridan offers small-town life along with the convenience and charm of a larger city. Many local businesses call Sheridan home such as the Bull Dog Pub & Grill, the Lucky Spot Cafe and Bakery, and the Musky Brothers Auto Repair. Sheridan also boasts many year-round outdoor activities including camping at Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve and fishing at Utica Reservoir. Organizations like the Sheridan Lions Club, Boy Scouts of America, and Veterans of Foreign Wars actively serve the community. Throughout the year there are several sporting events for residents to enjoy such as soccer games scheduled by Sheridan Soccer Association or Special Olympics.
The population in Sheridan (zip 60551) is 5,680. There are 98 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sheridan (zip 60551) is 38.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sheridan (zip 60551) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sheridan (zip 60551)
- 37.3% are married
- 13.2% are divorced
- 23.9% are married with children
- 17.8% have children, but are single
Race in Sheridan (zip 60551)
- 73.2% are White
- 19.5% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 5.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.9% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander