Sheldon is a village located in Rusk County, Wisconsin. Sheldon has a 2025 population of 246. Sheldon is currently declining at a rate of -1.2% annually and its population has decreased by -5.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 260 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheldon is $51,798 with a poverty rate of 13.58%.The median age in Sheldon is 46.6 years: 53.5 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sheldon includes 86.42% White, 5.28% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
---|---|---|
White | 229 | 86.42% |
Two or more races | 22 | 8.3% |
Black or African American | 14 | 5.28% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Sheldon's average per capita income is $40,156. Household income levels show a median of $37,054. The poverty rate stands at 13.58%.
Name | Median | Mean |
---|---|---|
Families | $47,500 | $55,830 |
Married Families | $44,375 | - |
Households | $37,054 | $51,798 |
Non Families | $29,091 | $41,519 |
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