Sheldahl, IA

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Sheldahl Overview

382
TOTAL POPULATION
212
MALE POPULATION
170
FEMALE POPULATION
124.71
MALES / 100 FEMALES
80.19
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$27,125
PER CAPITA INCOME
$77,778
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$64,375
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
38.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.34
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
197
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
14.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Sheldahl

The most populous races in Sheldahl are White / Caucasian (377 | 98.7%), Native / Alaskan (2 | 0.5%), and Some other Race (2 | 0.5%).
Race in Sheldahl
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan20.5%
White / Caucasian37798.7%
Two or more Races10.3%
Some other Race20.5%
Total382100.0%

Ancestry in Sheldahl

The most populous ancestries reported in Sheldahl are German (157 | 41.1%), Norwegian (92 | 24.1%), English (61 | 16.0%), Irish (26 | 6.8%), and Scottish (19 | 5.0%), together accounting for 92.9% of all Sheldahl residents.
Ancestry in Sheldahl
Ancestry# Population% Population
American82.1%
British20.5%
Chippewa20.5%
Croatian10.3%
Czech61.6%
Danish30.8%
Dutch112.9%
English6116.0%
French Canadian20.5%
German15741.1%
Iranian10.3%
Irish266.8%
Jamaican20.5%
Norwegian9224.1%
Russian30.8%
Scandinavian20.5%
Scottish195.0%
Swedish133.4%
Swiss10.3%
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Immigrants in Sheldahl

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sheldahl came from Asia (1 | 0.3%), Iran (1 | 0.3%), and South Central Asia (1 | 0.3%), together accounting for 0.8% of all Sheldahl residents.
Immigrants in Sheldahl
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia10.3%
Iran10.3%
South Central Asia10.3%
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Sex and Age in Sheldahl

Sex and Age in Sheldahl

The most populous age groups in Sheldahl are 50 to 54 Years (37 | 17.4%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (24 | 14.1%) for women.
Sex and Age in Sheldahl
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (4.3%)17 (10.0%)
5 to 9 Years20 (9.4%)24 (14.1%)
10 to 14 Years12 (5.7%)16 (9.4%)
15 to 19 Years6 (2.8%)5 (2.9%)
20 to 24 Years18 (8.5%)3 (1.8%)
25 to 29 Years6 (2.8%)5 (2.9%)
30 to 34 Years25 (11.8%)15 (8.8%)
35 to 39 Years22 (10.4%)15 (8.8%)
40 to 44 Years11 (5.2%)8 (4.7%)
45 to 49 Years6 (2.8%)10 (5.9%)
50 to 54 Years37 (17.4%)8 (4.7%)
55 to 59 Years9 (4.3%)9 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years12 (5.7%)7 (4.1%)
65 to 69 Years12 (5.7%)14 (8.2%)
70 to 74 Years4 (1.9%)7 (4.1%)
75 to 79 Years1 (0.5%)2 (1.2%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)4 (2.4%)
85 Years and over2 (0.9%)1 (0.6%)
Total212 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Sheldahl

Median Family Size in Sheldahl

The median family size in Sheldahl is 3.15 persons per family, with married-couple families (87 | 88.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.24 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (9 | 9.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.44 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Sheldahl
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple87 (88.8%)3.24
Single Male/Father9 (9.2%)2.44
Single Female/Mother2 (2.0%)2.50
Total Families98 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Sheldahl

The median household size in Sheldahl is 2.67 persons per household, with married-couple households (87 | 60.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.29 persons per household. non-family households (45 | 31.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.51 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Sheldahl
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple87 (60.8%)3.29
Single Male/Father9 (6.3%)2.56
Single Female/Mother2 (1.4%)2.50
Non-family45 (31.5%)1.51
Total Households143 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Sheldahl

Out of a total of 143 households in Sheldahl, 98 (68.5%) are family households, while 45 (31.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 49, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 40.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sheldahl
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-40 (28.0%)
2-Person Households49 (34.3%)2 (1.4%)
3-Person Households14 (9.8%)3 (2.1%)
4-Person Households15 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households14 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households6 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total98 (68.5%)45 (31.5%)

Female Fertility in Sheldahl

Fertility by Age in Sheldahl

Female Fertility by Age in Sheldahl
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sheldahl

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sheldahl
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Sheldahl

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Sheldahl
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sheldahl

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sheldahl
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Sheldahl

Income Overview in Sheldahl

Per Capita Income in Sheldahl is $27,125, while median incomes of families and households are $77,778 and $64,375 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income382$27,125
Median Family Income98$77,778
Mean Family Income98$78,684
Median Household Income143$64,375
Mean Household Income143$65,927
Income Deficit98$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)38238.57%
Wage / Income Gap ($)38261.43¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3820.34

Earnings by Sex in Sheldahl

Average Earnings in Sheldahl are $43,750, $48,583 for men and $29,844 for women, a difference of 38.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Sheldahl
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male139 (66.2%)$48,583
Female71 (33.8%)$29,844
Total210 (100.0%)$43,750

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sheldahl

The most common earnings brackets in Sheldahl are $45,000 to $49,999 for men (19 | 13.7%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (13 | 18.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sheldahl
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (7.9%)5 (7.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4991 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)2 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $12,4994 (2.9%)4 (5.6%)
$12,500 to $14,9993 (2.2%)11 (15.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9998 (5.8%)1 (1.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9995 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9991 (0.7%)13 (18.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99910 (7.2%)3 (4.2%)
$35,000 to $39,9992 (1.4%)7 (9.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9996 (4.3%)1 (1.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99919 (13.7%)6 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $54,99918 (13.0%)11 (15.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99919 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9999 (6.5%)2 (2.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99915 (10.8%)5 (7.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total139 (100.0%)71 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sheldahl

Average earnings in Sheldahl are $49,712 for men and $30,417 for women, a difference of 38.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $52,955, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $36,875. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $30,625, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $25,417.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sheldahl
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,875$25,417
College or Associate's Degree$52,955$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$49,712$30,417

Family Income in Sheldahl

Family Income Brackets in Sheldahl

According to the Sheldahl family income data, there are 33 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Sheldahl
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00022.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99966.1%
$25,000 to $34,9991010.2%
$35,000 to $49,9991111.2%
$50,000 to $74,99988.2%
$75,000 to $99,9993333.7%
$100,000 to $149,9992424.5%
$150,000 to $199,99944.1%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sheldahl

3-person families (13 | 13.3%) account for the highest median family income in Sheldahl with $105,625 per family, while 2-person families (50 | 51.0%) have the highest median income of $37,500 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sheldahl
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families50 (51.0%)$75,000
3-Person Families13 (13.3%)$105,625
4-Person Families20 (20.4%)$75,625
5-Person Families9 (9.2%)$0
6-Person Families6 (6.1%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total98 (100.0%)$77,778

Family Income by Number of Earners in Sheldahl

The median family income in Sheldahl is $77,778, with families comprising 3+ earners (7) having the highest median family income of $131,563, while families with no earners (16) have the lowest median family income of $28,750, accounting for 7.1% and 16.3% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sheldahl
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners16 (16.3%)$28,750
1 Earner27 (27.6%)$47,813
2 Earners48 (49.0%)$80,000
3+ Earners7 (7.1%)$131,563
Total98 (100.0%)$77,778

Household Income in Sheldahl

Household Income Brackets in Sheldahl

With 38 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Sheldahl, accounting for 26.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Sheldahl
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00021.4%
$10,000 to $14,99985.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991812.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991510.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991510.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991913.3%
$75,000 to $99,9993826.6%
$100,000 to $149,9992416.8%
$150,000 to $199,99942.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Sheldahl

The median household income in Sheldahl is $64,375, with the highest median household income of $76,250 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 53 households (37.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 8 households (5.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Sheldahl
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years8 (5.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years53 (37.1%)$76,250
45 to 64 Years50 (35.0%)$72,500
65+ Years32 (22.4%)$34,167
Total143 (100.0%)$64,375

Poverty in Sheldahl

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sheldahl

With 10.4% poverty level for males and 7.1% for females among the residents of Sheldahl, under 5 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (55.6%) and 7 females (30.4%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sheldahl
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years5 (55.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)1 (2.9%)
12 to 14 Years4 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years4 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years8 (24.2%)7 (30.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (9.5%)
75 Years and over1 (33.3%)1 (14.3%)
Total22 (10.4%)12 (7.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sheldahl

According to the poverty statistics in Sheldahl, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sheldahl
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (44.4%)17 (100.0%)
5 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years18 (100.0%)34 (97.1%)
12 to 14 Years6 (60.0%)5 (100.0%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years2 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (78.9%)5 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years31 (100.0%)19 (95.0%)
35 to 44 Years25 (75.8%)16 (69.6%)
45 to 54 Years43 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years21 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (100.0%)19 (90.5%)
75 Years and over2 (66.7%)6 (85.7%)
Total190 (89.6%)158 (92.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sheldahl

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sheldahl show that 6.9% or 6 of the total 87 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 22.7%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sheldahl
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children49 (98.0%)1 (2.0%)
1 or 2 Children17 (77.3%)5 (22.7%)
3 or 4 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total81 (93.1%)6 (6.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sheldahl

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sheldahl
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)1 (50.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)1 (50.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sheldahl

The poverty data for Sheldahl shows that 6 of the married-couple family households (6.9%) and 1 of the single-parent households (9.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (22.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 household (10.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sheldahl
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children5 (22.7%)1 (10.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (6.9%)1 (9.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Sheldahl

Employment by Class of Employer in Sheldahl

Among the 166 employed individuals in Sheldahl, private company employees (112 | 67.5%), not-for-profit organizations (17 | 10.2%), and local government employees (11 | 6.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Sheldahl
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees11267.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)74.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)42.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations1710.2%
Local Government Employees116.6%
State Government Employees84.8%
Federal Government Employees74.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total166100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Sheldahl

According to the labor force statistics for Sheldahl, out of the total population over 16 years of age (281), 70.1% or 197 individuals are in the labor force, with 14.2% or 28 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 93.4% or 57 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 30.6% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Sheldahl
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5 (62.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years18 (85.7%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years10 (90.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years36 (90.0%)11 (30.6%)
35 to 44 Years46 (82.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years57 (93.4%)17 (29.8%)
55 to 59 Years11 (61.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years8 (42.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total197 (70.1%)28 (14.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sheldahl

According to labor force statistics for Sheldahl, 82.0% of individuals (168) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (205) are in the labor force, with 16.7% or 28 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 13 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 29.3% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sheldahl
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma33 (71.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree64 (81.0%)14 (17.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher58 (86.6%)20 (29.3%)
Total168 (82.0%)34 (16.7%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Sheldahl

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sheldahl are Management (22 | 13.0%), Business & Financial (21 | 12.4%), Community & Social Service (14 | 8.3%), Education Instruction & Library (7 | 4.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (4 | 2.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Sheldahl

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sheldahl, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (76.2%), Education, Arts & Media (75.0%), and Management (59.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Sheldahl
OccupationMaleFemale
Management13 (59.1%)9 (40.9%)
Business & Financial16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 4 (28.6%)10 (71.4%)
Education, Arts & Media3 (75.0%)1 (25.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1 (14.3%)6 (85.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Health Technologists1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Total (Category)34 (55.7%)27 (44.3%)
Total (Overall)102 (60.4%)67 (39.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Sheldahl are Cleaning & Maintenance (11 | 6.5%), Healthcare Support (9 | 5.3%), Personal Care & Service (9 | 5.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (6 | 3.5%), and Security & Protection (4 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Sheldahl

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Sheldahl, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (55.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (81.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Sheldahl
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support5 (55.6%)4 (44.4%)
Security & Protection4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2 (18.2%)9 (81.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Total (Category)13 (33.3%)26 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)102 (60.4%)67 (39.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sheldahl are Office & Administration (11 | 6.5%), and Sales & Related (2 | 1.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Sheldahl

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Sheldahl
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration1 (9.1%)10 (90.9%)
Total (Category)3 (23.1%)10 (76.9%)
Total (Overall)102 (60.4%)67 (39.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sheldahl are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8 | 4.7%), and Construction & Extraction (6 | 3.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Sheldahl

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Sheldahl
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction4 (66.7%)2 (33.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (85.7%)2 (14.3%)
Total (Overall)102 (60.4%)67 (39.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sheldahl are Production (16 | 9.5%), Transportation (16 | 9.5%), and Material Moving (10 | 5.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Sheldahl

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Sheldahl
OccupationMaleFemale
Production16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving8 (80.0%)2 (20.0%)
Total (Category)40 (95.2%)2 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)102 (60.4%)67 (39.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Sheldahl

Employment Industries in Sheldahl

The major employment industries in Sheldahl include Health Care & Social Assistance (34 | 20.1%), Finance & Insurance (20 | 11.8%), Manufacturing (18 | 10.6%), Transportation & Warehousing (15 | 8.9%), and Educational Services (15 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries in Sheldahl

Employment Industries by Sex in Sheldahl

The Sheldahl industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Enterprise Management (100.0%), and Educational Services (80.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sheldahl
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction10 (90.9%)1 (9.1%)
Manufacturing18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)
Utilities2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance12 (60.0%)8 (40.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific2 (40.0%)3 (60.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support8 (88.9%)1 (11.1%)
Educational Services3 (20.0%)12 (80.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8 (23.5%)26 (76.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total102 (60.4%)67 (39.6%)

Education in Sheldahl

School Enrollment in Sheldahl

The most common levels of schooling among the 107 students in Sheldahl are elementary school (46 | 43.0%), college / undergraduate (21 | 19.6%), and middle school (17 | 15.9%).
School Enrollment in Sheldahl
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool87.5%
Kindergarten32.8%
Elementary School4643.0%
Middle School1715.9%
High School1211.2%
College / Undergraduate2119.6%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total107100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sheldahl

Out of a total of 107 students who are enrolled in schools in Sheldahl, 22 (20.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 85 (79.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5 (62.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 28 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sheldahl
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3 (37.5%)5 (62.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old23 (57.5%)17 (42.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total85 (79.4%)22 (20.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sheldahl

Business (27 | 33.3%), education (11 | 13.6%), bio, nature & agricultural (9 | 11.1%), science & technology (9 | 11.1%), and literature & languages (6 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 81 individuals in Sheldahl who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sheldahl
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural911.1%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology11.2%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology911.1%
Business2733.3%
Education1113.6%
Literature & Languages67.4%
Liberal Arts & History44.9%
Visual & Performing Arts44.9%
Communications44.9%
Arts & Humanities67.4%
Total81100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Sheldahl

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sheldahl

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sheldahl are males with 3 vehicles (38, accounting for 38.4%) and females with 3 vehicles (20, making up 56.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sheldahl
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle1 (1.0%)1 (1.5%)
1 Vehicle4 (4.0%)5 (7.5%)
2 Vehicles35 (35.3%)27 (40.3%)
3 Vehicles38 (38.4%)20 (29.8%)
4 Vehicles21 (21.2%)14 (20.9%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total99 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Sheldahl

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sheldahl are 30 to 34 minutes (47 commuters, 31.3%), 20 to 24 minutes (24 commuters, 16.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (21 commuters, 14.0%).
Commute Time in Sheldahl
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes42.7%
5 to 9 Minutes21.3%
10 to 14 Minutes2114.0%
15 to 19 Minutes138.7%
20 to 24 Minutes2416.0%
25 to 29 Minutes1610.7%
30 to 34 Minutes4731.3%
35 to 39 Minutes10.7%
40 to 44 Minutes32.0%
45 to 59 Minutes85.3%
60 to 89 Minutes64.0%
90 or more Minutes53.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Sheldahl

The most common commute times in Sheldahl are 30 to 34 minutes (28 commuters, 32.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (19 commuters, 29.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Sheldahl
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes2 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes2 (2.4%)19 (29.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes10 (11.8%)3 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes19 (22.4%)5 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes5 (5.9%)11 (16.9%)
30 to 34 Minutes28 (32.9%)19 (29.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes1 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (2.4%)1 (1.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes2 (2.4%)6 (9.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes6 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes4 (4.7%)1 (1.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sheldahl

The most frequent times of departure to work in Sheldahl are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (20, 23.5%) for males and 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM (14, 21.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sheldahl
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM13 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5 (5.9%)3 (4.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM1 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM4 (4.7%)1 (1.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM8 (9.4%)9 (13.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM19 (22.4%)13 (20.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM20 (23.5%)10 (15.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1 (1.2%)4 (6.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM1 (1.2%)8 (12.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM4 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM9 (10.6%)3 (4.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)14 (21.5%)
Total85 (100.0%)65 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Sheldahl

Occupancy by Ownership in Sheldahl

Of the total 143 dwellings in Sheldahl, owner-occupied units account for 126 (88.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 17 (11.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Sheldahl
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units12688.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1711.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units143100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Sheldahl

Occupancy by Household Size in Sheldahl
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4028.0%
2-Person Household5135.7%
3-Person Household1711.9%
4+ Person Household3524.5%
Total Housing Units143100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sheldahl

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sheldahl
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household30 (75.0%)10 (25.0%)
2-Person Household49 (96.1%)2 (3.9%)
3-Person Household17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household30 (85.7%)5 (14.3%)
Total Housing Units126 (88.1%)17 (11.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sheldahl

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sheldahl
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma30 (83.3%)6 (16.7%)
College/Associate Degree59 (84.3%)11 (15.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sheldahl

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sheldahl
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years2920.3%
35 to 44 Years3222.4%
45 to 54 Years3121.7%
55 to 64 Years1913.3%
65 to 74 Years2517.5%
75 to 84 Years53.5%
85 Years and Over21.4%
Total143100.0%

Housing Finances in Sheldahl

Median Income by Occupancy in Sheldahl

Median Income by Occupancy in Sheldahl
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied126 (88.1%)$75,682
Renter-Occupied17 (11.9%)$0
Average143 (100.0%)$64,375

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sheldahl

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sheldahl
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)1 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9991 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9993 (2.4%)5 (29.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99916 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9992 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99911 (8.7%)4 (23.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99914 (11.1%)1 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99913 (10.3%)6 (35.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99938 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99924 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more4 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sheldahl

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sheldahl
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49925 (19.8%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79915 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99916 (12.7%)6 (35.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49939 (30.9%)11 (64.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99920 (15.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9992 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more2 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Sheldahl

Housing Structures in Sheldahl

Housing Structures in Sheldahl
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12285.3%
Single Unit, Attached10.7%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other2014.0%
Total143100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sheldahl

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sheldahl
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached110 (90.2%)12 (9.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other16 (80.0%)4 (20.0%)
Total126 (88.1%)17 (11.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sheldahl

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sheldahl
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (1.6%)1 (5.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms39 (30.9%)13 (76.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms55 (43.6%)3 (17.6%)
8 or more Rooms30 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sheldahl

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sheldahl
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas108 (85.7%)7 (41.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas1 (0.8%)4 (23.5%)
Electricity6 (4.8%)6 (35.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used1 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Sheldahl

Household Vehicle Usage in Sheldahl
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1 (0.8%)4 (23.5%)
1 Vehicle28 (22.2%)6 (35.3%)
2 Vehicles56 (44.4%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles41 (32.5%)7 (41.2%)
Total126 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Sheldahl

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sheldahl

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4482
Median Property Value$155,600$153,600
Median Household Income$57,500$4
Monthly Housing Costs$520$2
Real Estate Taxes$2,091$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sheldahl

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sheldahl
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0005 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9996 (13.6%)20 (24.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99933 (75.0%)50 (61.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)12 (14.6%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sheldahl

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sheldahl
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001 (2.3%)2 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99911 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9995 (11.4%)10 (12.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9994 (9.1%)6 (7.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9995 (11.4%)10 (12.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (20.4%)8 (9.8%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (20.4%)29 (35.4%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)15 (18.3%)
Total44 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sheldahl

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sheldahl
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x16 (36.4%)76,750 (93,597.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x11 (25.0%)27 (32.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x3 (6.8%)24 (29.3%)
4.0x or more14 (31.8%)17 (20.7%)
Total44 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sheldahl

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sheldahl
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80013 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4994 (9.1%)8 (9.8%)
$800 to $1,49927 (61.4%)18 (22.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)82 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Sheldahl

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sheldahl

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sheldahl
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years43 (76.8%)13 (23.2%)
45 to 54 Years59 (96.7%)2 (3.3%)
55 to 64 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total367 (96.1%)15 (3.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sheldahl

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sheldahl
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen78 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sheldahl

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sheldahl
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00032 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,99950 (94.3%)3 (5.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99941 (80.4%)10 (19.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999142 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over102 (98.1%)2 (1.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sheldahl

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sheldahl
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 66 (20.0%)24 (80.0%)
6 to 18 Years17 (21.8%)62 (79.5%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years11 (24.4%)34 (75.6%)
35 to 44 Years3 (5.4%)41 (73.2%)
45 to 54 Years9 (14.7%)50 (82.0%)
55 to 64 Years15 (40.5%)28 (75.7%)
65 to 74 Years37 (100.0%)19 (51.3%)
75 Years and over10 (100.0%)5 (50.0%)
Total108 (28.3%)291 (76.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sheldahl

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sheldahl
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (4.0%)1 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (9.3%)5 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years7 (43.8%)4 (19.1%)
75 Years and over1 (33.3%)7 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sheldahl

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Sheldahl: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years1 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (33.3%)1 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Sheldahl: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years2 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (33.3%)1 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Sheldahl: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)1 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (1.8%)
65 to 74 Years3 (18.8%)1 (4.8%)
75 Years and over1 (33.3%)3 (42.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Sheldahl: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (8.3%)2 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years4 (25.0%)3 (14.3%)
75 Years and over1 (33.3%)6 (85.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Sheldahl: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)5 (71.4%)

Technology Access in Sheldahl

Computing Device Access in Sheldahl

Computing Device Access in Sheldahl
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop10372.0%
Smartphone12688.1%
Tablet8055.9%
No Computing Device128.4%
Total143100.0%

Internet Access in Sheldahl

Internet Access in Sheldahl
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet21.4%
Broadband Home10271.3%
Cellular Data Only128.4%
Satellite Internet53.5%
No Internet2416.8%
Total143100.0%

Sheldahl Summary

Sheldahl is a small town located in Polk County, Iowa. It is situated in the Des Moines metropolitan area and is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of Sheldahl was 1,093 at the 2010 census.

History

Sheldahl was founded in 1881 by a group of settlers from Norway. The town was named after the Norwegian town of Sheldahl, which was the hometown of the settlers. The first post office was established in 1882.
The town grew slowly but steadily over the years, and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several businesses, including a general store, a blacksmith shop, a creamery, and a lumberyard.
In the 1950s, Sheldahl began to experience a population decline as many of its residents moved away to larger cities. However, the town has seen a resurgence in recent years, with many new businesses and residents moving to the area.

Geography

Sheldahl is located at 41°37'17" North, 93°41'45" West (41.6214, -93.6958). It is situated in the Des Moines metropolitan area and is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The town is located in the rolling hills of central Iowa, and is surrounded by farmland. The Des Moines River is located just to the east of Sheldahl.

Economy

The economy of Sheldahl is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms, and the surrounding area is used for growing corn, soybeans, and other crops.
Sheldahl is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The town also has a post office and a bank.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Sheldahl was 1,093. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median household income in Sheldahl was $50,000, and the median family income was $54,000. The per capita income for the town was $21,000. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 6.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Sheldahl?
Total Population of Sheldahl is 382.
What is the Total Male Population of Sheldahl?
Total Male Population of Sheldahl is 212.
What is the Total Female Population of Sheldahl?
Total Female Population of Sheldahl is 170.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sheldahl?
There are 124.71 Males per 100 Females in Sheldahl.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sheldahl?
There are 80.19 Females per 100 Males in Sheldahl.
What is the Median Population Age in Sheldahl?
Median Population Age in Sheldahl is 36.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sheldahl
Average Family Size in Sheldahl is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sheldahl
Average Household Size in Sheldahl is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sheldahl?
Per Capita income in Sheldahl is $27,125.
What is the Median Family Income in Sheldahl?
Median Family Income in Sheldahl is $77,778.
What is the Median Household income in Sheldahl?
Median Household Income in Sheldahl is $64,375.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sheldahl?
Income or Wage Gap in Sheldahl is 38.6%.
Women in Sheldahl earn 61.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sheldahl?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sheldahl is 0.34.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sheldahl?
There are 197 People in the Labor Forcein in Sheldahl.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sheldahl?
70.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Sheldahl.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sheldahl?
Unemployment Rate in Sheldahl is 14.2%.