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Sheldahl

Iowa · 336 residents · 0.807 sq mi
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Sheldahl is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,393. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,700. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

336
+6%since 1990
from 316 in 1990
1990 – 2025
416 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 392 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.0
+14%since 1990
from 32.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1702282863434011990201020202024Sheldahl
2024361
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$48,393
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,811
+33%since 1990
from $13,370 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.4%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,700
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $43,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$525
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $381 in 1990
US average: $602
94.6%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 88.0% in 1990
5.4% rent
1.5
+21%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(335)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(2)
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.7%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.9%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−18%since 1990
from 24.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldahl, Iowa?

Sheldahl, Iowa has about 336 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sheldahl, Iowa?

The typical household in Sheldahl, Iowa earns about $48,393 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheldahl, Iowa expensive?

In Sheldahl, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldahl, Iowa?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sheldahl, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheldahl, Iowa?

About 3.4% of people in Sheldahl, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheldahl, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheldahl, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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