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Sheldon

Wisconsin · 261 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 $46,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $78,200. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
261
+2%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
394 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
−2%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2012252502752991990201020202024Sheldon
2024220
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,014
+77%since 2000
from $13,562 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(247)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.8%(33)
Diversity Score29%(76)
Diversity Score
29
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+6%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.3%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−87.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheldon, Wisconsin?

Sheldon, Wisconsin has about 261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheldon, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Sheldon, Wisconsin earns about $46,250 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 $78,200, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Sheldon, Wisconsin?

About 13.8% 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 9.3% 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 4 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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