Sheldahl is a city located in Polk County Iowa. Sheldahl has a 2024 population of 315. Sheldahl is currently growing at a rate of 1.29% annually and its population has increased by 5.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 299 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheldahl is $65,927 with a poverty rate of 8.9%. The median age in Sheldahl is 36.7 years: 37.4 years for males, and 35 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheldahl was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 377 | 98.69% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.52% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.52% |
| Two or more races | 1 | 0.26% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 143 | 2.67 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Married | 87 | 3.29 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Non Family | 45 | 1.51 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Male | 9 | 2.56 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 2.5 | 50 | 50 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
88.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 7.14% |
| Associates Degree | 46 | 18.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 66 | 26.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 3.17% |
| High School Graduate | 70 | 27.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.4% |
| Some College | 43 | 17.06% |
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 | 247 | 229 | 72 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Other Race | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,594 | $0 | $30,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $78,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,875 | $36,875 | $25,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,222 | $49,712 | $30,417 |
| Some College | $49,545 | $52,955 | $0 |
$47,222
Average Earnings
$49,712
Average Male
$30,417
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.44% of Sheldahl residents speak only English, while 0.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 377 | 34 | 9.02% |
8.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.38%
Male Poverty Rate
7.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheldahl is White, with 9.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheldahl is White, with 9.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.53% |
| Some College | 2.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 11.76% |
| Female Employed | 2.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,778 | $78,684 |
| Households | $64,375 | $65,927 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,688 | $34,553 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
77.9%
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
6
Number of Veterans
6
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6 | 2.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.1%
Employment Rate
14.2%
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
76.96%
Born in Sheldahl
99.74%
Native Born
0.26%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.26%
Naturalized
99.74% of Sheldahl residents were born in the United States, with 76.96% having been born in Iowa. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 335 | 4 | 1.21% |
| 2028 | 331 | 4 | 1.22% |
| 2027 | 327 | 4 | 1.24% |
| 2026 | 323 | 4 | 1.25% |
| 2025 | 319 | 4 | 1.27% |
| 2024 | 315 | 4 | 1.29% |
| 2023 | 311 | 6 | 1.97% |
| 2022 | 305 | 1 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 304 | 5 | 1.67% |
| 2020 | 299 | -24 | -7.43% |
| 2019 | 323 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2018 | 324 | -4 | -1.22% |
| 2017 | 328 | 2 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 326 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 327 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 327 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 327 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2012 | 326 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 326 | 2 | 0.62% |
| 2010 | 324 | 0 | 0% |