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Sheldon

Iowa · 5,188 residents · 4.803 sq mi
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Sheldon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,761. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $106,300. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,188
+6%since 2000
from 4,914 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,080 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,023 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+2%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Sheldon
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,761
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,058 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,453
+56%since 2000
from $18,254 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$433
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.5%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
34.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+13%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(4,705)
Black0.4%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(126)
Asian0.8%(38)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(449)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(4,737)
Black0.4%(21)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(338)
Asian1.1%(59)
Other1.2%(62)
Diversity Score21.4%(1,109)
Diversity Score
21
+134%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, Iowa?

Sheldon, Iowa has about 5,188 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, Iowa?

The typical household in Sheldon, Iowa earns about $40,761 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 $106,300, and the typical rent is about $433 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldon, Iowa?

About 22.1% 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 6.7% of people in Sheldon, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheldon, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheldon, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 245 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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