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Sheldon

Missouri · 435 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 $33,472. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 94 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,400. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
435
−18%since 2000
from 529 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
829 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.2
+9%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3154575997408821990201020202024Sheldon
2024443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,472
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,948
+39%since 2000
from $13,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$516
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.6%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
47.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+64%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(407)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(6)
Diversity Score9.4%(41)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, Missouri?

Sheldon, Missouri has about 435 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, Missouri?

The typical household in Sheldon, Missouri earns about $33,472 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 $62,400, and the typical rent is about $516 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldon, Missouri?

About 18.2% 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 14.0% 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 31 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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