Demographics in Sheldon, IA

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Sheldon?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

5,386

Male

2,654

49.3%

Female

2,732

50.7%

Median Age

35.8

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

80.3%

Black

2.3%

Hispanic

15.7%

Asian

1.3%

Two or More

9.0%

Other

5.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

14.1%

High School or Higher

38.1%

Foreign Born

8.8%

Veterans

2.8%

Married

44.4%

Avg Household Size

2.4

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Sheldon, IA has a population of 5,386 with a median age of 35.8. The racial makeup is 80.3% White, 15.7% Hispanic, 2.3% Black, 1.3% Asian. About 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.8%.