Sheldon town is located in Wyoming County New York. Sheldon town has a 2024 population of 2,327. Sheldon town is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -1.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,357 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheldon town is $84,581 with a poverty rate of 7.78%. The median age in Sheldon town is 44.3 years: 43.7 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheldon town was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,212 | 92.94% |
| Other race | 94 | 3.95% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 2.44% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.67% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,016 | 2.34 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Married | 493 | 2.87 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Non Family | 359 | 1.16 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Female | 132 | 3.33 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Male | 32 | 3.38 | 50 | 50 |
2.78
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
86.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 3.65% |
| Associates Degree | 352 | 20.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 180 | 10.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 5.68% |
| High School Graduate | 785 | 45.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 2.43% |
| Some College | 205 | 11.88% |
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 | 1,637 | 1,562 | 264 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 28 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 30 | 30 | 14 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 46.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,953 | $70,724 | $41,667 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,625 | $95,179 | $48,889 |
| High School Graduate | $41,917 | $57,321 | $33,894 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,732 | $29,732 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,461 | $59,960 | $41,250 |
| Some College | $46,250 | $73,333 | $43,611 |
$45,461
Average Earnings
$59,960
Average Male
$41,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.83% of Sheldon town residents speak only English, while 3.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,209 | 152 | 6.88% |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 100% |
| Other | 83 | 16 | 19.28% |
| Hispanic | 83 | 16 | 19.28% |
7.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.37%
Male Poverty Rate
8.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheldon town is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheldon town is White, with 6.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 10.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.62% |
| Some College | 2.33% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 4.42% |
| Male Employed | 0.46% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,464 | $93,728 |
| Households | $72,250 | $84,581 |
| Married Families | $104,115 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,688 | $58,409 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
56.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
93
Number of Veterans
93
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 49 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 93 | 5.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%
Employment Rate
9.1%
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
92.14%
Born in Sheldon town
95.67%
Native Born
4.33%
Foreign Born
3.53%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
95.67% of Sheldon town residents were born in the United States, with 92.14% having been born in New York. 3.53% 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 | 2,262 | -13 | -0.57% |
| 2028 | 2,275 | -13 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 2,288 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2026 | 2,301 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2025 | 2,314 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 2,327 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 2,340 | -13 | -0.55% |
| 2022 | 2,353 | -14 | -0.59% |
| 2021 | 2,367 | 10 | 0.42% |
| 2020 | 2,357 | 65 | 2.84% |
| 2019 | 2,292 | -5 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 2,297 | -17 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 2,314 | -4 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 2,318 | -10 | -0.43% |
| 2015 | 2,328 | -13 | -0.56% |
| 2014 | 2,341 | -19 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 2,360 | -20 | -0.84% |
| 2012 | 2,380 | -12 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 2,392 | -15 | -0.62% |
| 2010 | 2,407 | 0 | 0% |