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Sheldon

Illinois · 1,070 residents · 0.753 sq mi
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Sheldon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,132. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,000. Households here earn about 28% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,070
−13%since 2000
from 1,232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,421 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+9%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8219591K1K1K1990201020202024Sheldon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,132
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,463 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,653
+32%since 2000
from $15,627 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$735
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
49.0%
−26.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,197)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,027)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(24)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.6%(39)
Diversity Score15.8%(169)
Diversity Score
16
+240%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, Illinois?

Sheldon, Illinois has about 1,070 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, Illinois?

The typical household in Sheldon, Illinois earns about $40,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheldon, Illinois expensive?

In Sheldon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $72,000, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldon, Illinois?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sheldon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheldon, Illinois?

About 21.8% of people in Sheldon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheldon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheldon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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