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Sheldon

Wisconsin · 237 residents · 0.662 sq mi
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Sheldon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,500. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,000. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 66% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
−7%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
358 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.4
+15%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2012252502752991990201020202024Sheldon
2024220
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,500
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,839
+17%since 2000
from $13,562 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
52.7%
+38.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information36.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+138%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(7)
Diversity Score19.3%(46)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.3%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, Wisconsin?

Sheldon, Wisconsin has about 237 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sheldon, Wisconsin earns about $17,500 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldon, Wisconsin?

About 7.3% 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 52.7% 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 28 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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