Sheldon, Iowa Population 2021
Sheldon is a city located in Iowa. With a 2020 population of 5,048, it is the 82nd largest city in Iowa and the 4744th largest city in the United States . Sheldon is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually and its population has decreased by -2.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,188 in 2010. Sheldon reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 5 miles, Sheldon has a population density of 1,083 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sheldon is $64,807 with a poverty rate of 10.91%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $558 per month, and the median house value is $130,500. The median age in Sheldon is 39.7 years, 39.6 years for males, and 39.8 years for females.
Sheldon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheldonwas:
- White: 93.25%
- Asian: 2.05%
- Two or more races: 1.79%
- Native American: 1.31%
- Black or African American: 1.23%
- Other race: 0.37%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Sheldon, Iowa Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,782 | 93.25% |
| Asian | 105 | 2.05% |
| Two or More Races | 92 | 1.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 67 | 1.31% |
| Black or African American | 63 | 1.23% |
| Some Other Race | 19 | 0.37% |
Sheldon Population by Race
Sheldon Population Pyramid $2021
Sheldon Population by Age
Sheldon Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,232 | 2.18 | 62.1 |
| Married | 1,120 | 2.88 | 91 |
| Non Family | 994 | 1.26 | 30.6 |
| Female | 93 | 3.56 | 41.9 |
| Male | 25 | 2.64 | 100 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
Sheldon Households by Type
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 97 | 2.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 154 | 4.52% |
| High School Graduate | 1,356 | 39.78% |
| Some College | 590 | 17.31% |
| Associates Degree | 521 | 15.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 511 | 14.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 180 | 5.28% |
Sheldon Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sheldon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,056 | 2,844 | 691 |
| Hispanic | 238 | 201 | |
| Asian | 75 | 75 | |
| Native American | 37 | ||
| Black | 36 | 36 | |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 30 | |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.61%.
Sheldon Educational Attainment by Race
Sheldon Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sheldon Language by Age
Sheldon Language
90.02% of Sheldon residents speak only English, while 9.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.07% of the population.
Sheldon Language
Sheldon Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,361 | 489 | 11.21% |
| Asian | 105 | 53 | 50.48% |
10.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.91%
Male Poverty Rate
11.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sheldon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheldon is Asian, with 50.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheldon is White, with 11.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.10%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.74%.
Sheldon Poverty
Sheldon Poverty Rate by Education
Sheldon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Sheldon Married by Age and Sex
Sheldon Marriage
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 45-54.
Sheldon Marital Status by Race
Sheldon Marital Status
Sheldon Veterans by War
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 348 | 9.37% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 11.52% |
| 2+ Races | 28 | 66.67% |
| Black | 12 | 30.77% |
Sheldon Veterans by Race
Sheldon Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sheldon Veterans by Education
70%
Labor Force Participation
69.2%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
Sheldon Employment by Age
Sheldon Employment by Race
Sheldon Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.45%
Born in Sheldon
94.44%
Native Born
5.56%
Foreign Born
1.31%
Non Citizen
4.25%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.44% of Sheldon residents were born in the United States, with 75.45% having been born in Iowa. 1.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Sheldon Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,048 | -17 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 5,065 | -17 | -0.33% |
| 2019 | 5,082 | -17 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 5,099 | 26 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 5,073 | 6 | 0.12% |
| 2016 | 5,067 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2015 | 5,069 | -30 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 5,099 | 12 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 5,087 | -33 | -0.64% |
| 2012 | 5,120 | -16 | -0.31% |
| 2011 | 5,136 | -66 | -1.27% |
| 2010 | 5,202 | 288 | 0.57% |
| 2000 | 4,914 | -23 | -0.05% |
| 1990 | 4,937 | -66 | -0.13% |
| 1980 | 5,003 | 468 | 0.99% |
| 1970 | 4,535 | 284 | 0.65% |
| 1960 | 4,251 | 250 | 0.61% |
| 1950 | 4,001 | 233 | 0.60% |
| 1940 | 3,768 | 448 | 1.27% |
| 1930 | 3,320 | -168 | -0.49% |
| 1920 | 3,488 | 547 | 1.72% |
| 1910 | 2,941 | 0.00% |