CITY
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
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024610
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.1%(25)
5 to 90%(0)
10 to 147.2%(44)
15 to 195.1%(31)
20 to 2411.8%(72)
25 to 3426.4%(161)
35 to 445.1%(31)
45 to 545.1%(31)
55 to 6426.1%(159)
65 to 747.7%(47)
75 to 840%(0)
85 and over1.5%(9)
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Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance32.7%
Professional, scientific, technical32.7%
Information24.4%
Wholesale trade10.9%
Other services3.2%
Public administration3.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
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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)
2024
White, non-Hispanic20.3%(124)
Black76.2%(465)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
47
−1%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins
Detailed origins & ancestry
Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican3.4%(21)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
97.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married55.3%(120)
Married34.1%(74)
Widowed10.6%(23)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married50.3%(163)
Married20.4%(66)
Widowed19.8%(64)
Divorced9.6%(31)
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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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South CarolinaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024