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Sheldon

Wisconsin · 255 residents (2025 est.) · 0.662 sq mi
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Sheldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,315. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,400. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 52% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
−14%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
332 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
+21%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:255 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2012252502752991990201020202024Sheldon
2024220
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,315
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,412
+95%since 2000
from $13,562 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−14%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information29.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade25%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+76%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(255)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(197)
Black1.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(20)
Diversity Score23.7%(52)
Diversity Score
24
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% 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
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.4%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2012
from 11.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+32.2 ptssince 2017
from 55.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, Wisconsin?

Sheldon, Wisconsin has about 220 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sheldon, Wisconsin earns about $37,315 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheldon, Wisconsin expensive?

In Sheldon, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $118,400, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldon, Wisconsin?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sheldon, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheldon, Wisconsin?

About 15.0% of people in Sheldon, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheldon, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheldon, Wisconsin has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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