Sheldon is a city located in Vernon County Missouri. Sheldon has a 2024 population of 435. Sheldon is currently declining at a rate of -0.23% annually and its population has decreased by -0.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 437 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheldon is $49,420 with a poverty rate of 25.38%. The median age in Sheldon is 41.2 years: 41.6 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheldon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 373 | 93.72% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 5.53% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 169 | 2.36 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Non Family | 81 | 1.35 | 11.1 | 88.9 |
| Married | 65 | 2.97 | 81.5 | 18.5 |
| Female | 16 | 3.19 | 62.5 | 37.5 |
| Male | 7 | 6.43 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
46.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 15.59% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 8.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 40 | 15.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 1.9% |
| High School Graduate | 104 | 39.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 1.52% |
| Some College | 47 | 17.87% |
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 | 252 | 209 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Islander | 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 white people with a rate of 17.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,295 | $0 | $38,409 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,500 | $32,604 | $15,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,828 | $24,875 | $37,950 |
| Some College | $38,854 | $46,250 | $38,125 |
$33,828
Average Earnings
$24,875
Average Male
$37,950
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.73% of Sheldon residents speak only English, while 0.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 373 | 83 | 22.25% |
| Multiple | 22 | 18 | 81.82% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 | 100% |
25.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.41%
Male Poverty Rate
30.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheldon is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheldon is White, with 22.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.2%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.19%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.78% |
| High School | 21.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.67% |
| Some College | 4.35% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 18.42% |
| Male Employed | 17.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $70,833 | $62,165 |
| Households | $39,938 | $49,420 |
| Married Families | $73,942 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,917 | $30,165 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16 | 5.42% |
| Islander | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
6.8%
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
56.53%
Born in Sheldon
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Sheldon residents were born in the United States, with 56.53% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 434 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 434 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 434 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2026 | 435 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 435 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 435 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2023 | 436 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2022 | 435 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 435 | -2 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 437 | -85 | -16.28% |
| 2019 | 522 | 3 | 0.58% |
| 2018 | 519 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 519 | -7 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 526 | -2 | -0.38% |
| 2015 | 528 | -9 | -1.68% |
| 2014 | 537 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2013 | 536 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 536 | -5 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 541 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 542 | 0 | 0% |