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Sheldon

Texas · 2,208 residents · 2.485 sq mi
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Sheldon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Renters pay a median $1,756 per month, above the US median of $1,442. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,208
+21%since 2000
from 1,831 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
889 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 737 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.9
−1%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sheldon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,981 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,476
+40%since 2000
from $15,309 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.7%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.317
−26%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information30.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,756
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $504 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
49.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sheldon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(1,114)
Black2.6%(48)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(635)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.3%(1,123)
2024
White, non-Hispanic22.9%(505)
Black5.8%(127)
Hispanic / Latino71.4%(1,576)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.4%(1,200)
Diversity Score
54
−11%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
6.3%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
24.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2012
from 2.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
46.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2013
from 64.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+45.4 ptssince 2017
from 54.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 31.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
67.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 68.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, Texas?

Sheldon, Texas has about 2,208 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, Texas?

The typical household in Sheldon, Texas earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheldon, Texas expensive?

In Sheldon, Texas, the typical rent is about $1,756 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldon, Texas?

About 7.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sheldon, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheldon, Texas?

About 0.8% of people in Sheldon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheldon, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheldon, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 551 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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