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Sheldon

South Carolina · 610 residents · 4.36 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
610
+14%since 2023
from 536 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
140 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 123 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
27.0
−39%since 2023
from 44.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
38544650856963120202024Sheldon
2024610
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,177
+28%since 2023
from $21,197 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−21%since 2023
from 0.483 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance32.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical32.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information24.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,000
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+23.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
22.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic21.1%(113)
Black75.7%(406)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.6%(255)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.3%(124)
Black76.2%(465)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47%(287)
Diversity Score
47
−1%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+15%since 2023
from 27.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.9%
−20.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
Female
64.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
−16.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, South Carolina?

Sheldon, South Carolina has about 610 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Sheldon, South Carolina expensive?

In Sheldon, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $45,000.

How educated are people in Sheldon, South Carolina?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sheldon, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheldon, South Carolina?

About 2.3% of people in Sheldon, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

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

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