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Sheldon

North Dakota · 95 residents · 0.409 sq mi
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Sheldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,292. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $40,400. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 35% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
95
−30%since 2000
from 135 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
232 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 330 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+34%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
71981251511781990201020202024Sheldon
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,292
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,102
+44%since 2000
from $14,671 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade50.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,400
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+88%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(2)
Diversity Score12.2%(12)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
87.1 min
+325%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Female
33.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Foreign born
30.4%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, North Dakota?

Sheldon, North Dakota has about 95 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, North Dakota?

The typical household in Sheldon, North Dakota earns about $42,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheldon, North Dakota expensive?

In Sheldon, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $40,400.

How educated are people in Sheldon, North Dakota?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sheldon, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheldon, North Dakota?

About 4.8% of people in Sheldon, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheldon, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheldon, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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