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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sheldon

Iowa · 4,914 residents · 4.803 sq mi
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Sheldon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,058. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $78,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,914
−1%since 1990
from 4,943 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,023 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,029 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.5
+9%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Sheldon
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,058
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,747 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,254
+65%since 1990
from $11,071 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.6%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$78,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$372
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $260 in 1990
US average: $602
70.3%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 71.2% in 1990
29.7% rent
2.3
+33%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(4,914)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(23)
Diversity Score1.5%(72)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(4,705)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(126)
Asian0.8%(38)
Diversity Score9.1%(449)
9
+526%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.0%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−8%since 1990
from 11.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sheldon, Iowa?

Sheldon, Iowa has about 4,914 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, Iowa?

The typical household in Sheldon, Iowa earns about $34,058 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheldon, Iowa expensive?

In Sheldon, Iowa, the median home is worth about $78,400, and the typical rent is about $372 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldon, Iowa?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sheldon, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheldon, Iowa?

About 7.6% of people in Sheldon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheldon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheldon, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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