Sheldon is a city located in O'Brien County Iowa. Sheldon has a 2024 population of 5,396. Sheldon is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -1.89% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,500 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheldon is $74,468 with a poverty rate of 14.66%. The median age in Sheldon is 37.5 years: 37.1 years for males, and 38.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheldon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,593 | 84.79% |
| Two or more races | 436 | 8.05% |
| Other race | 180 | 3.32% |
| Black or African American | 131 | 2.42% |
| Asian | 58 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,051 | 2.5 | 68 | 32 |
| Married | 1,102 | 3.12 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Non Family | 778 | 1.55 | 34.1 | 65.9 |
| Female | 114 | 3.2 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 57 | 2.19 | 100 | 0 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
68.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 391 | 10.59% |
| Associates Degree | 568 | 15.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 589 | 15.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 160 | 4.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,337 | 36.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 29 | 0.79% |
| Some College | 619 | 16.76% |
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 | 3,218 | 2,925 | 716 |
| Hispanic | 320 | 193 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 205 | 97 | 0 |
| Black | 89 | 89 | 33 |
| Other Race | 83 | 64 | 0 |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Native American | 19 | 19 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 37.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $44,904 | $59,902 | $32,321 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,468 | $84,556 | $70,250 |
| High School Graduate | $40,560 | $41,681 | $35,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,924 | $13,381 |
| Overall | $42,040 | $47,360 | $31,480 |
| Some College | $43,529 | $58,245 | $34,702 |
$42,040
Average Earnings
$47,360
Average Male
$31,480
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.66% of Sheldon residents speak only English, while 11.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,377 | 483 | 11.03% |
| Hispanic | 672 | 181 | 26.93% |
| Other | 180 | 138 | 76.67% |
| Black | 130 | 105 | 80.77% |
| Multiple | 411 | 43 | 10.46% |
14.66%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.13%
Male Poverty Rate
17.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheldon is Black, with 80.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheldon is Multiple, with 10.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.72% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.67% |
| Some College | 5.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 13.71% |
| Male Employed | 5.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,438 | $92,439 |
| Households | $61,939 | $74,468 |
| Married Families | $105,452 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,811 | $42,798 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
53.6%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
278
Number of Veterans
269
Male Veterans
9
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 78 |
| Vietnam | 78 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 60 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 207 | 5.57% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 20% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 13.33% |
| Black | 18 | 20% |
| Native American | 9 | 47.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
73.79%
Born in Sheldon
93.28%
Native Born
6.72%
Foreign Born
4.08%
Non Citizen
2.64%
Naturalized
93.28% of Sheldon residents were born in the United States, with 73.79% having been born in Iowa. 4.08% 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 | 5,266 | -26 | -0.49% |
| 2028 | 5,292 | -26 | -0.49% |
| 2027 | 5,318 | -26 | -0.49% |
| 2026 | 5,344 | -26 | -0.48% |
| 2025 | 5,370 | -26 | -0.48% |
| 2024 | 5,396 | -26 | -0.48% |
| 2023 | 5,422 | -62 | -1.13% |
| 2022 | 5,484 | 15 | 0.27% |
| 2021 | 5,469 | -31 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 5,500 | 389 | 7.61% |
| 2019 | 5,111 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 2018 | 5,103 | 31 | 0.61% |
| 2017 | 5,072 | 7 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 5,065 | -4 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 5,069 | -29 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 5,098 | 10 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 5,088 | -31 | -0.61% |
| 2012 | 5,119 | -16 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 5,135 | -66 | -1.27% |
| 2010 | 5,201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,914 | -23 | -0.47% |
| 1990 | 4,937 | -66 | -1.32% |
| 1980 | 5,003 | 468 | 10.32% |
| 1970 | 4,535 | 284 | 6.68% |
| 1960 | 4,251 | 250 | 6.25% |
| 1950 | 4,001 | 233 | 6.18% |
| 1940 | 3,768 | 448 | 13.49% |
| 1930 | 3,320 | -168 | -4.82% |
| 1920 | 3,488 | 547 | 18.6% |
| 1910 | 2,941 | -2,325 | -44.15% |