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Sheldon

County:
Harris County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
2.485
State:
Texas

Sheldon is a CDP located in Harris County, Texas. Sheldon has a 2026 population of 2,555. Sheldon is currently growing at a rate of 1.39% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Sheldon is $68,750 with a poverty rate of 0.77%. The median age in Sheldon is 27.9 years: 25.9 years for males, and 31.2 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.6 males.

2.6K
Total Population
1,028
Density (mi²)
35 1.39%
Growth

Sheldon Population

Sheldon Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,555351.39%
20252,520361.45%

Median Age

Overall: 27.9 years
Female: 31.2 years
Male: 25.9 years

Sheldon Adults

There are 1,377 adults, (69 of whom are seniors) in Sheldon.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,123 (50.9%)
Male: 1,085 (49.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Sheldon includes 36.91% other race, 32.29% White, 5.75% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race81536.91%
White71332.29%
Two or more races55325.05%
Black or African American1275.75%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race81536.91%
Two or more races55325.05%
White2089.42%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White50522.87%
Black or African American1275.75%

Sheldon Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Sheldon 's average per capita income is $38,317. Household income levels show a median of $68,750. The poverty rate stands at 0.77%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$68,750$70,429
Married Families$64,545-
Families$52,853$69,264
Non Families$37,851$30,548

$38,317

Average Income

$68,750

Median Household Income

0.77%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)