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Sheldon

Missouri · 438 residents (2025 est.) · 0.525 sq mi
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Sheldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,848. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 86 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,500. The poverty rate of 37.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
443
−16%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
844 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:438 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3154575997408821990201020202024Sheldon
2024443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,848
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,328
+56%since 2000
from $13,664 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−13%since 2010
from 0.419 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
56.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+42%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
42
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(525)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(402)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(17)
Diversity Score21.5%(95)
Diversity Score
22
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.1%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 63.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, Missouri?

Sheldon, Missouri has about 443 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, Missouri?

The typical household in Sheldon, Missouri earns about $41,848 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheldon, Missouri expensive?

In Sheldon, Missouri, the median home is worth about $67,500, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldon, Missouri?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sheldon, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheldon, Missouri?

About 37.0% of people in Sheldon, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheldon, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheldon, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 23 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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