Sheldon township is located in Iroquois County Illinois. Sheldon township has a 2024 population of 1,166. Sheldon township is currently declining at a rate of -1.27% annually and its population has decreased by -4.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,222 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheldon township is $73,808 with a poverty rate of 21.08%. The median age in Sheldon township is 46 years: 45.9 years for males, and 46 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheldon township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,405 | 95.77% |
| Two or more races | 41 | 2.79% |
| Other race | 19 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.14% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 669 | 2.16 | 72 | 28 |
| Non Family | 260 | 1.08 | 50 | 50 |
| Married | 245 | 2.92 | 89 | 11 |
| Male | 83 | 2.36 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 81 | 3.09 | 63 | 37 |
2.71
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
72.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 172 | 16.4% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 7.05% |
| Bachelors Degree | 70 | 6.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 1.53% |
| High School Graduate | 489 | 46.62% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 41 | 3.91% |
| Some College | 187 | 17.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,017 | 823 | 86 |
| Hispanic | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 7 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Asian | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,042 | $0 | $41,771 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $56,250 |
| High School Graduate | $43,810 | $47,222 | $34,265 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,691 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,583 | $59,545 | $34,485 |
| Some College | $59,375 | $106,364 | $36,739 |
$44,583
Average Earnings
$59,545
Average Male
$34,485
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.06% of Sheldon township residents speak only English, while 1.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,380 | 282 | 20.43% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 22 | 59.46% |
| Other | 19 | 16 | 84.21% |
| Multiple | 41 | 6 | 14.63% |
21.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.83%
Male Poverty Rate
26.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheldon township is Other, with 84.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheldon township is Multiple, with 14.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 27.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25.12% |
| Some College | 7.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 21.88% |
| Female Employed | 11.42% |
| Male Employed | 1.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,893 | $94,197 |
| Households | $45,221 | $73,808 |
| Married Families | $89,602 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,056 | $39,632 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
79
Number of Veterans
79
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 18 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 41 |
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77 | 6.78% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 9.52% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25.97%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
52%
Employment Rate
15.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.69%
Born in Sheldon township
99.18%
Native Born
0.82%
Foreign Born
0.82%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.18% of Sheldon township residents were born in the United States, with 76.69% having been born in Illinois. 0.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,091 | -15 | -1.36% |
| 2028 | 1,106 | -15 | -1.34% |
| 2027 | 1,121 | -15 | -1.32% |
| 2026 | 1,136 | -15 | -1.3% |
| 2025 | 1,151 | -15 | -1.29% |
| 2024 | 1,166 | -15 | -1.27% |
| 2023 | 1,181 | -15 | -1.25% |
| 2022 | 1,196 | -15 | -1.24% |
| 2021 | 1,211 | -11 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 1,222 | -10 | -0.81% |
| 2019 | 1,232 | -17 | -1.36% |
| 2018 | 1,249 | -17 | -1.34% |
| 2017 | 1,266 | -17 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 1,283 | -19 | -1.46% |
| 2015 | 1,302 | -11 | -0.84% |
| 2014 | 1,313 | -13 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 1,326 | -18 | -1.34% |
| 2012 | 1,344 | -10 | -0.74% |
| 2011 | 1,354 | -14 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 1,368 | 0 | 0% |