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Sheldahl

Iowa · 297 residents · 0.807 sq mi
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Sheldahl has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,409. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $130,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297
−12%since 2000
from 336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
368 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+17%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1702282863434011990201020202024Sheldahl
2024361
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,409
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,362
+48%since 2000
from $17,811 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
12.8% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+23%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(335)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(271)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other2.1%(6)
Diversity Score11.2%(33)
Diversity Score
11
+1414%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
47.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−94.0 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldahl, Iowa?

Sheldahl, Iowa has about 297 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheldahl, Iowa?

The typical household in Sheldahl, Iowa earns about $68,409 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 $130,100, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldahl, Iowa?

About 24.9% 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 9.8% of people in Sheldahl, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheldahl, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheldahl, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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