Sheridan County, North Dakota

Sheridan County, North Dakota
Location within the U.S. state of North Dakota
Coordinates: 47°34′53″N 100°19′52″W / 47.581359°N 100.330986°W / 47.581359; -100.330986
Country United States
State North Dakota
FoundedJanuary 4, 1873 (created)
December 24, 1908 (organized)
Named afterPhilip Henry Sheridan
SeatMcClusky
Largest cityMcClusky
Area
 • Total
1,005.508 sq mi (2,604.25 km2)
 • Land972.226 sq mi (2,518.05 km2)
 • Water33.282 sq mi (86.20 km2)  3.31%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,265
 • Estimate 
(2024)
1,268 
 • Density1.304/sq mi (0.503/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Area code701
Congressional districtAt-large
Websiteco.sheridan.nd.us

Sheridan County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,265, and was estimated to be 1,268 in 2024. making it the third-least populous county in North Dakota. The county seat and the largest city is McClusky.