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Sheldon

Missouri · 543 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 $24,904. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,000. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% 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
543
+3%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,034 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
−11%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3154575997408821990201020202024Sheldon
2024443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,904
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,523
+28%since 2000
from $13,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$334
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+70%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(482)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(29)
Diversity Score27.8%(151)
Diversity Score
28
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
6.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.2%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
53.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, Missouri?

Sheldon, Missouri has about 543 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, Missouri?

The typical household in Sheldon, Missouri earns about $24,904 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 $48,000, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldon, Missouri?

About 10.1% 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 24.4% 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 77 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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