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Sheldon

South Carolina · 579 residents · 4.36 sq mi
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Sheldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,067. Population has grown 43% since 2021. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 51% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
77% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
579
+43%vs 2021
vs 405 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Population density
133 / sq mi
+43%vs 2021
vs 93 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
−21%vs 2021
vs 63.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 2020 – 2024
38544650856963120202024Sheldon
2024610
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,067
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $28,568 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2023
Per capita income
$14,454
−10%vs 2021
vs $16,145 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−2.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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

Owner-occupied
77.5%
+7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.3% in 2021
22.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic22.2%(90)
Black77.8%(315)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.2%(175)
2020
White, non-Hispanic26.4%(153)
Black67.4%(390)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(19)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.9%(324)
Diversity Score
56
+29%vs 2021
vs 43 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.9%
+5.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.5% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+8.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 76.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.4%
+7.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−8.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.3% in 2021
Female
52.1%
+8.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.7% in 2021
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, South Carolina?

Sheldon, South Carolina has about 579 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, South Carolina?

The typical household in Sheldon, South Carolina earns about $27,067 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sheldon, South Carolina?

About 0.0% 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 8.6% 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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