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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sheldon

Missouri · 529 residents · 0.525 sq mi
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Sheldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

529
+14%since 1990
from 466 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,008 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 888 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.9
+4%since 1990
from 36.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3154575997408821990201020202024Sheldon
2024443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,125
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,691 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,664
+59%since 1990
from $8,578 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.4%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,900
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$292
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $204 in 1990
US average: $602
70.8%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
29.2% rent
1.1
−26%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sheldon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(525)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.3%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
−11%since 1990
from 18.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, Missouri?

Sheldon, Missouri has about 529 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, Missouri?

The typical household in Sheldon, Missouri earns about $28,125 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 $31,900, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldon, Missouri?

About 8.3% 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 13.4% of people in Sheldon, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheldon, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheldon, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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