Sheldon, Missouri Population 2022
Sheldon is a city located in Vernon County Missouri. Sheldon has a 2020 population of 526. Sheldon is currently growing at a rate of 0.38% annually but its population has decreased by -2.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 542 in 2010.
The average household income in Sheldon is $44,857 with a poverty rate of 18.47%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $548 per month, and the median house value is $48,200. The median age in Sheldon is 36.5 years, 31.5 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
Sheldon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheldonwas:
- White: 99.10%
- Two or more races: 0.90%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 440 | 99.10% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.90% |
Sheldon Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 158 | 2.81 | 62.7 |
| Married | 71 | 3.58 | 83.1 |
| Non Family | 61 | 1.61 | 31.1 |
| Female | 24 | 3.08 | 79.2 |
| Male | 2 | 9 | 100 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 2.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63 | 22.83% |
| High School Graduate | 111 | 40.22% |
| Some College | 56 | 20.29% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 1.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34 | 12.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.72% |
Sheldon Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 272 | 203 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.24%.
Sheldon Language by Age
Sheldon Language
99.50% of Sheldon residents speak only English, while 0.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.50% of the population.
18.47%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.31%
Male Poverty Rate
17.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sheldon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheldon is White, with 18.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheldon is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.52%.
Sheldon Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.8%
Male Marriage Rate
47.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Sheldon Married by Age and Sex
Sheldon Marriage
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.
Sheldon Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 9.97% |
Sheldon Veterans by Education
12.50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
11.1%
Unemployment Rate
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
63.29%
Born in Sheldon
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Sheldon residents were born in the United States, with 63.29% having been born in Missouri. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 526 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 524 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 522 | 2 | 0.38% |
| 2019 | 520 | 2 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 518 | -1 | -0.19% |
| 2017 | 519 | -6 | -1.14% |
| 2016 | 525 | -5 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 530 | -7 | -1.30% |
| 2014 | 537 | 0.00% | |
| 2013 | 537 | 1 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 536 | -5 | -0.92% |
| 2011 | 541 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2010 | 542 | 0.00% |