Sheldon, IL
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Sheldon Overview
1,320
TOTAL POPULATION
710
MALE POPULATION
610
FEMALE POPULATION
116.39
MALES / 100 FEMALES
85.92
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,933
PER CAPITA INCOME
$71,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$42,708
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
749
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
16.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
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Sheldon Area Codes
Race in Sheldon
The most populous races in Sheldon are White / Caucasian (1,214 | 92.0%), Two or more Races (72 | 5.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (45 | 3.4%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| Black / African American | 13 | 1.0% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45 | 3.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 1,214 | 92.0% |
| Two or more Races | 72 | 5.4% |
| Some other Race | 21 | 1.6% |
| Total | 1,320 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Sheldon
The most populous ancestries reported in Sheldon are German (279 | 21.1%), English (159 | 12.0%), Irish (125 | 9.5%), French (91 | 6.9%), and American (77 | 5.8%), together accounting for 55.4% of all Sheldon residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 77 | 5.8% |
| Belgian | 5 | 0.4% |
| British | 17 | 1.3% |
| Burmese | 5 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 29 | 2.2% |
| English | 159 | 12.0% |
| European | 3 | 0.2% |
| French | 91 | 6.9% |
| French Canadian | 4 | 0.3% |
| German | 279 | 21.1% |
| Greek | 8 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 125 | 9.5% |
| Italian | 19 | 1.4% |
| Korean | 9 | 0.7% |
| Lithuanian | 3 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 45 | 3.4% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 39 | 2.9% |
| Scotch-Irish | 10 | 0.8% |
| Scottish | 26 | 2.0% |
| Swedish | 22 | 1.7% |
| Thai | 8 | 0.6% |
| Welsh | 7 | 0.5% | View All 23 Rows |
Immigrants in Sheldon
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Sheldon came from Central America (14 | 1.1%), Latin America (14 | 1.1%), and Mexico (14 | 1.1%), together accounting for 3.2% of all Sheldon residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Central America | 14 | 1.1% |
| Latin America | 14 | 1.1% |
| Mexico | 14 | 1.1% | View All 3 Rows |
Sex and Age in Sheldon
Sex and Age in Sheldon
The most populous age groups in Sheldon are 45 to 49 Years (93 | 13.1%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (118 | 19.3%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 63 (8.9%) | 4 (0.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 21 (3.0%) | 18 (2.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 35 (4.9%) | 23 (3.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 40 (5.6%) | 77 (12.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 86 (12.1%) | 9 (1.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 4 (0.6%) | 67 (11.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 27 (3.8%) | 30 (4.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 28 (3.9%) | 15 (2.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 30 (4.2%) | 62 (10.2%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 93 (13.1%) | 118 (19.3%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 19 (2.7%) | 28 (4.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 80 (11.3%) | 25 (4.1%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 59 (8.3%) | 38 (6.2%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 32 (4.5%) | 24 (3.9%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 27 (3.8%) | 28 (4.6%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 7 (1.0%) | 10 (1.6%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 26 (3.7%) | 10 (1.6%) |
| 85 Years and over | 33 (4.6%) | 24 (3.9%) |
| Total | 710 (100.0%) | 610 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Sheldon
Median Family Size in Sheldon
The median family size in Sheldon is 2.81 persons per family, with single female/mother families (86 | 25.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.99 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (23 | 6.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.22 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 233 (68.1%) | 2.81 |
| Single Male/Father | 23 (6.7%) | 2.22 |
| Single Female/Mother | 86 (25.2%) | 2.99 |
| Total Families | 342 (100.0%) | 2.81 |
Median Household Size in Sheldon
The median household size in Sheldon is 2.15 persons per household, with single female/mother households (86 | 14.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (259 | 43.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 233 (38.8%) | 2.86 |
| Single Male/Father | 23 (3.8%) | 2.96 |
| Single Female/Mother | 86 (14.3%) | 3.22 |
| Non-family | 259 (43.1%) | 1.09 |
| Total Households | 601 (100.0%) | 2.15 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Sheldon
Out of a total of 601 households in Sheldon, 342 (56.9%) are family households, while 259 (43.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 144, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 232.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 232 (38.6%) |
| 2-Person Households | 144 (24.0%) | 27 (4.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 102 (17.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 66 (11.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 19 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 11 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 342 (56.9%) | 259 (43.1%) |
Female Fertility in Sheldon
Fertility by Age in Sheldon
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Sheldon
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Sheldon
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Sheldon
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Sheldon
Income Overview in Sheldon
Per Capita Income in Sheldon is $33,933, while median incomes of families and households are $71,250 and $42,708 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 1,320 | $33,933 |
| Median Family Income | 342 | $71,250 |
| Mean Family Income | 342 | $106,461 |
| Median Household Income | 601 | $42,708 |
| Mean Household Income | 601 | $74,354 |
| Income Deficit | 342 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,320 | 29.59% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,320 | 70.41¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 1,320 | 0.54 |
Earnings by Sex in Sheldon
Average Earnings in Sheldon are $32,139, $38,348 for men and $27,000 for women, a difference of 29.6%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 387 (52.6%) | $38,348 |
| Female | 348 (47.3%) | $27,000 |
| Total | 735 (100.0%) | $32,139 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Sheldon
The most common earnings brackets in Sheldon are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (58 | 15.0%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (66 | 19.0%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 17 (4.4%) | 52 (14.9%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 25 (6.5%) | 9 (2.6%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 11 (2.8%) | 16 (4.6%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 3 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 3 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 16 (4.1%) | 2 (0.6%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 6 (1.5%) | 9 (2.6%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 15 (3.9%) | 3 (0.9%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 9 (2.3%) | 66 (19.0%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 22 (5.7%) | 13 (3.7%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 11 (2.8%) | 15 (4.3%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 33 (8.5%) | 26 (7.5%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 41 (10.6%) | 32 (9.2%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 31 (8.0%) | 32 (9.2%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (8.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 5 (1.3%) | 1 (0.3%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 58 (15.0%) | 5 (1.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 15 (3.9%) | 10 (2.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 26 (6.7%) | 18 (5.2%) |
| $100,000+ | 40 (10.3%) | 8 (2.3%) |
| Total | 387 (100.0%) | 348 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Sheldon
Average earnings in Sheldon are $44,167 for men and $31,394 for women, a difference of 28.9%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,667, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $39,777. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $45,938, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $31,304.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | - | - |
| High School Diploma | $39,777 | $31,304 |
| College or Associate's Degree | - | - |
| Bachelor's Degree | $60,667 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | - | - |
| Total | $44,167 | $31,394 |
Family Income in Sheldon
Family Income Brackets in Sheldon
According to the Sheldon family income data, there are 81 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.7% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (2.3%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 12 | 3.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8 | 2.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 20 | 5.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 20 | 5.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 60 | 17.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 55 | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 81 | 23.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 41 | 12.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 22 | 6.4% |
| $200,000+ | 23 | 6.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Sheldon
4-person families (58 | 17.0%) account for the highest median family income in Sheldon with $85,400 per family, while 2-person families (168 | 49.1%) have the highest median income of $31,719 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 168 (49.1%) | $63,438 |
| 3-Person Families | 86 (25.2%) | $62,000 |
| 4-Person Families | 58 (17.0%) | $85,400 |
| 5-Person Families | 24 (7.0%) | $0 |
| 6-Person Families | 6 (1.8%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 342 (100.0%) | $71,250 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Sheldon
The median family income in Sheldon is $71,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (33) having the highest median family income of $90,313, while families with no earners (36) have the lowest median family income of $35,625, accounting for 9.7% and 10.5% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 36 (10.5%) | $35,625 |
| 1 Earner | 103 (30.1%) | $47,917 |
| 2 Earners | 170 (49.7%) | $86,429 |
| 3+ Earners | 33 (9.7%) | $90,313 |
| Total | 342 (100.0%) | $71,250 |
Household Income in Sheldon
Household Income Brackets in Sheldon
With 145 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Sheldon, accounting for 24.1% of all households. In contrast, only 15 households (2.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 42 | 7.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 15 | 2.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 115 | 19.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 33 | 5.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 145 | 24.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 74 | 12.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 77 | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 55 | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 22 | 3.7% |
| $200,000+ | 23 | 3.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Sheldon
The median household income in Sheldon is $42,708, with the highest median household income of $61,688 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 167 households (27.8%) 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 5 households (0.8%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 5 (0.8%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 167 (27.8%) | $61,688 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 287 (47.7%) | $39,522 |
| 65+ Years | 142 (23.6%) | $30,000 |
| Total | 601 (100.0%) | $42,708 |
Poverty in Sheldon
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Sheldon
With 15.9% poverty level for males and 16.9% for females among the residents of Sheldon, 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 3 males (100.0%) and 8 females (61.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 9 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 3 (8.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (61.5%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 4 (20.0%) | 13 (37.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 17 (18.7%) | 16 (42.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (16.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 9 (15.5%) | 12 (15.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 15 (13.4%) | 18 (12.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 22 (16.4%) | 6 (9.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 15 (25.4%) | 11 (21.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 15 (23.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 112 (15.9%) | 100 (16.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Sheldon
According to the poverty statistics in Sheldon, males aged 6 to 11 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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 54 (85.7%) | 4 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 18 (100.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 32 (91.4%) | 9 (100.0%) |
| 15 Years | 15 (100.0%) | 5 (38.5%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 16 (80.0%) | 22 (62.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 74 (81.3%) | 22 (57.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 31 (100.0%) | 81 (83.5%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 49 (84.5%) | 65 (84.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 97 (86.6%) | 128 (87.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 112 (83.6%) | 57 (90.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 44 (74.6%) | 41 (78.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 49 (76.6%) | 25 (100.0%) |
| Total | 591 (84.1%) | 491 (83.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Sheldon
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Sheldon show that 1.3% or 3 of the total 233 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 2.9%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 112 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 99 (97.1%) | 3 (2.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 230 (98.7%) | 3 (1.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Sheldon
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (23.5%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (62.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (30.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (39.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Sheldon
The poverty data for Sheldon shows that 3 of the married-couple family households (1.3%) and 34 of the single-parent households (31.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (2.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 20 household (62.5%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (14.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 3 (2.9%) | 20 (62.5%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (30.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3 (1.3%) | 34 (31.2%) |
Employment Characteristics in Sheldon
Employment by Class of Employer in Sheldon
Among the 629 employed individuals in Sheldon, private company employees (437 | 69.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (45 | 7.1%), and local government employees (44 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 437 | 69.5% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 22 | 3.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 45 | 7.1% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 33 | 5.2% |
| Local Government Employees | 44 | 7.0% |
| State Government Employees | 22 | 3.5% |
| Federal Government Employees | 24 | 3.8% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 2 | 0.3% |
| Total | 629 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Sheldon
According to the labor force statistics for Sheldon, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,128), 66.4% or 749 individuals are in the labor force, with 16.0% or 120 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 97.2% or 69 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 50.7% or 35 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 48 (53.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 88 (92.6%) | 15 (17.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 69 (97.2%) | 35 (50.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 50 (87.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 116 (85.9%) | 6 (5.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 196 (76.0%) | 53 (27.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 76 (72.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 58 (59.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 35 (31.5%) | 6 (17.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 13 (11.8%) | 5 (38.5%) |
| Total | 749 (66.4%) | 120 (16.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Sheldon
According to labor force statistics for Sheldon, 78.1% of individuals (565) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (723) are in the labor force, with 16.6% or 94 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 88.3% or 188 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 76.1% or 70 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 92 (67.2%) | 104 (76.1%) |
| High School Diploma | 256 (79.8%) | 28 (8.6%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 188 (88.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 29 (55.8%) | 4 (6.9%) |
| Total | 565 (78.1%) | 120 (16.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Sheldon
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sheldon are Community & Social Service (37 | 5.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (26 | 4.1%), Education Instruction & Library (24 | 3.8%), Health Technologists (21 | 3.3%), and Management (17 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Sheldon, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (86.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (80.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 7 (41.2%) | 10 (58.8%) |
| Business & Financial | 1 (33.3%) | 2 (66.7%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 32 (86.5%) | 5 (13.5%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 5 (19.2%) | 21 (80.8%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 21 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 45 (54.2%) | 38 (45.8%) |
| Total (Overall) | 358 (56.9%) | 271 (43.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Sheldon are Healthcare Support (60 | 9.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (30 | 4.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (27 | 4.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Sheldon, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (56.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (48.1%), and Healthcare Support (3.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (96.7%), Food Preparation & Serving (51.8%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (43.3%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 2 (3.3%) | 58 (96.7%) |
| Security & Protection | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 13 (48.1%) | 14 (51.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 17 (56.7%) | 13 (43.3%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 32 (27.4%) | 85 (72.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 358 (56.9%) | 271 (43.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Sheldon are Sales & Related (121 | 19.2%), and Office & Administration (66 | 10.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 51 (42.1%) | 70 (57.9%) |
| Office & Administration | 3 (4.5%) | 63 (95.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 54 (28.9%) | 133 (71.1%) |
| Total (Overall) | 358 (56.9%) | 271 (43.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Sheldon are Construction & Extraction (37 | 5.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (37 | 5.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 8 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 82 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 358 (56.9%) | 271 (43.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Sheldon are Material Moving (74 | 11.8%), Production (44 | 7.0%), and Transportation (42 | 6.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 33 (75.0%) | 11 (25.0%) |
| Transportation | 38 (90.5%) | 4 (9.5%) |
| Material Moving | 74 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 145 (90.6%) | 15 (9.4%) |
| Total (Overall) | 358 (56.9%) | 271 (43.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Sheldon
Employment Industries in Sheldon
The major employment industries in Sheldon include Retail Trade (118 | 18.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (111 | 17.6%), Manufacturing (107 | 17.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (45 | 7.1%), and Construction (37 | 5.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Sheldon
The Sheldon industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (89.2%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 37 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Manufacturing | 80 (74.8%) | 27 (25.2%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 10 (50.0%) | 10 (50.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 52 (44.1%) | 66 (55.9%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 35 (77.8%) | 10 (22.2%) |
| Utilities | 1 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 8 (53.3%) | 7 (46.7%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 5 (45.5%) | 6 (54.5%) |
| Educational Services | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 12 (10.8%) | 99 (89.2%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 24 (64.9%) | 13 (35.1%) |
| Public Administration | 17 (85.0%) | 3 (15.0%) |
| Total | 358 (56.9%) | 271 (43.1%) |
Education in Sheldon
School Enrollment in Sheldon
The most common levels of schooling among the 225 students in Sheldon are high school (112 | 49.8%), middle school (44 | 19.6%), and elementary school (28 | 12.4%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 18 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 1.3% |
| Elementary School | 28 | 12.4% |
| Middle School | 44 | 19.6% |
| High School | 112 | 49.8% |
| College / Undergraduate | 20 | 8.9% |
| Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 225 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Sheldon
Out of a total of 225 students who are enrolled in schools in Sheldon, 36 (16.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 189 (84.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 5 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 58 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 70 (84.3%) | 13 (15.7%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 18 (52.9%) | 16 (47.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 3 (37.5%) | 5 (62.5%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| Total | 189 (84.0%) | 36 (16.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Sheldon
Education (39 | 42.9%), arts & humanities (19 | 20.9%), business (13 | 14.3%), communications (9 | 9.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (5 | 5.5%) are the most common fields of study among 91 individuals in Sheldon who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 5 | 5.5% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
| Business | 13 | 14.3% |
| Education | 39 | 42.9% |
| Literature & Languages | 5 | 5.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 1 | 1.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
| Communications | 9 | 9.9% |
| Arts & Humanities | 19 | 20.9% |
| Total | 91 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Sheldon
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Sheldon
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Sheldon are males with 2 vehicles (192, accounting for 53.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (134, making up 70.9%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 35 (9.8%) | 82 (30.3%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 192 (53.6%) | 134 (49.4%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 72 (20.1%) | 17 (6.3%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 27 (7.5%) | 20 (7.4%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 32 (8.9%) | 18 (6.6%) |
| Total | 358 (100.0%) | 271 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Sheldon
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Sheldon are 10 to 14 minutes (183 commuters, 29.8%), 15 to 19 minutes (92 commuters, 15.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (85 commuters, 13.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 41 | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 85 | 13.8% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 183 | 29.8% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 92 | 15.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 42 | 6.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 15 | 2.4% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 26 | 4.2% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 43 | 7.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 23 | 3.7% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 63 | 10.2% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 2 | 0.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Sheldon
The most common commute times in Sheldon are 10 to 14 minutes (113 commuters, 32.9%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (70 commuters, 25.8%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 25 (7.3%) | 16 (5.9%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 47 (13.7%) | 38 (14.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 113 (32.9%) | 70 (25.8%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 24 (7.0%) | 68 (25.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 36 (10.5%) | 6 (2.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 15 (4.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 22 (6.4%) | 4 (1.5%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 34 (9.9%) | 9 (3.3%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 8 (2.3%) | 15 (5.5%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 20 (5.8%) | 43 (15.9%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (0.7%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Sheldon
The most frequent times of departure to work in Sheldon are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (69, 20.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (67, 24.7%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 41 (11.9%) | 7 (2.6%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 3 (0.9%) | 12 (4.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 11 (3.2%) | 36 (13.3%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 36 (10.5%) | 41 (15.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 69 (20.1%) | 11 (4.1%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 55 (16.0%) | 67 (24.7%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 43 (12.5%) | 28 (10.3%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 9 (2.6%) | 10 (3.7%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.5%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (5.9%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 5 (1.5%) | 5 (1.8%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 13 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 28 (8.1%) | 11 (4.1%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 31 (9.0%) | 23 (8.5%) |
| Total | 344 (100.0%) | 271 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Sheldon
Occupancy by Ownership in Sheldon
Of the total 601 dwellings in Sheldon, owner-occupied units account for 393 (65.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 208 (34.6%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 393 | 65.4% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 208 | 34.6% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 601 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Sheldon
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 232 | 38.6% |
| 2-Person Household | 171 | 28.4% |
| 3-Person Household | 102 | 17.0% |
| 4+ Person Household | 96 | 16.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 601 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Sheldon
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 124 (53.4%) | 108 (46.6%) |
| 2-Person Household | 138 (80.7%) | 33 (19.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 76 (74.5%) | 26 (25.5%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 55 (57.3%) | 41 (42.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 393 (65.4%) | 208 (34.6%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Sheldon
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 54 (37.0%) | 92 (63.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 158 (74.2%) | 55 (25.8%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 132 (70.2%) | 56 (29.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 49 (90.7%) | 5 (9.3%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Sheldon
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 81 | 13.5% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 91 | 15.1% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 165 | 27.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 122 | 20.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 76 | 12.7% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 40 | 6.7% |
| 85 Years and Over | 26 | 4.3% |
| Total | 601 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Sheldon
Median Income by Occupancy in Sheldon
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 393 (65.4%) | $56,250 |
| Renter-Occupied | 208 (34.6%) | $36,413 |
| Average | 601 (100.0%) | $42,708 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Sheldon
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 9 (2.3%) | 10 (4.8%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 19 (4.8%) | 4 (1.9%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7 (1.8%) | 8 (3.8%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 24 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 25 (6.4%) | 66 (31.7%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 30 (7.6%) | 3 (1.4%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 75 (19.1%) | 70 (33.7%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 59 (15.0%) | 15 (7.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 56 (14.2%) | 21 (10.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 44 (11.2%) | 11 (5.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 45 (11.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 393 (100.0%) | 208 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Sheldon
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 57 (14.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $300 to $499 | 117 (29.8%) | 15 (7.2%) |
| $500 to $799 | 124 (31.6%) | 98 (47.1%) |
| $800 to $999 | 46 (11.7%) | 66 (31.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 26 (6.6%) | 20 (9.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 23 (5.9%) | 5 (2.4%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 393 (100.0%) | 208 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Sheldon
Housing Structures in Sheldon
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 464 | 77.2% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 2 | 0.3% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 21 | 3.5% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 76 | 12.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 2 | 0.3% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 36 | 6.0% |
| Total | 601 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Sheldon
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 349 (75.2%) | 115 (24.8%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 6 (28.6%) | 15 (71.4%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 76 (100.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 393 (65.4%) | 208 (34.6%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Sheldon
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 2 (0.5%) | 51 (24.5%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 2 (0.5%) | 17 (8.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 115 (29.3%) | 53 (25.5%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 184 (46.8%) | 65 (31.2%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 90 (22.9%) | 22 (10.6%) |
| Total | 393 (100.0%) | 208 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Sheldon
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 331 (84.2%) | 140 (67.3%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 62 (15.8%) | 68 (32.7%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 393 (100.0%) | 208 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Sheldon
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 12 (3.0%) | 2 (1.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 104 (26.5%) | 131 (63.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 207 (52.7%) | 54 (26.0%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 70 (17.8%) | 21 (10.1%) |
| Total | 393 (100.0%) | 208 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Sheldon
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Sheldon
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 221 | 172 |
| Median Property Value | $77,300 | $64,200 |
| Median Household Income | $37,813 | $0 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $429 | $0 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,353 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Sheldon
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 36 (16.3%) | 44 (25.6%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 132 (59.7%) | 96 (55.8%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 50 (22.6%) | 32 (18.6%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 3 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 221 (100.0%) | 172 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Sheldon
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 20 (9.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 50 (22.6%) | 8 (4.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 25 (11.3%) | 6 (3.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 47 (21.3%) | 5 (2.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21 (9.5%) | 28 (16.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9 (4.1%) | 38 (22.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4 (1.8%) | 47 (27.3%) |
| $150,000 or more | 45 (20.4%) | 40 (23.3%) |
| Total | 221 (100.0%) | 172 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Sheldon
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 120 (54.3%) | 75,625 (43,968.0%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 44 (19.9%) | 159 (92.4%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 23 (10.4%) | 11 (6.4%) |
| 4.0x or more | 34 (15.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 221 (100.0%) | 172 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Sheldon
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 64 (29.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 58 (26.2%) | 36 (20.9%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 99 (44.8%) | 41 (23.8%) |
| Total | 221 (100.0%) | 172 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Sheldon
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sheldon
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 80 (96.4%) | 3 (3.6%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 188 (97.4%) | 5 (2.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 69 (67.0%) | 34 (33.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 89 (71.2%) | 36 (28.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 119 (88.1%) | 16 (11.8%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 243 (94.2%) | 15 (5.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 171 (86.8%) | 26 (13.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 103 (92.8%) | 8 (7.2%) |
| 75 Years and older | 89 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,151 (88.9%) | 143 (11.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Sheldon
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 80 (96.4%) | 3 (3.6%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 188 (97.4%) | 5 (2.6%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 69 (67.0%) | 34 (33.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Sheldon
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 266 (94.0%) | 17 (6.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 258 (86.9%) | 39 (13.1%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 180 (84.1%) | 34 (15.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 232 (85.0%) | 41 (15.0%) |
| $100,000 and over | 215 (94.7%) | 12 (5.3%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Sheldon
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 76 (91.6%) | 4 (4.8%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 91 (47.1%) | 97 (50.3%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 22 (21.4%) | 47 (45.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 29 (23.2%) | 60 (48.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 16 (11.8%) | 104 (77.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 107 (41.5%) | 136 (52.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 54 (27.4%) | 117 (59.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 103 (92.8%) | 60 (54.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 89 (100.0%) | 41 (46.1%) |
| Total | 587 (45.4%) | 666 (51.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Sheldon
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (4.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (14.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 64 (21.0%) | 98 (34.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 35 (59.3%) | 23 (44.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 53 (82.8%) | 5 (20.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Sheldon
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 14 (4.6%) | 51 (17.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 12 (20.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 38 (59.4%) | 2 (8.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 6 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (21.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2 (3.1%) | 2 (8.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (4.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (14.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 36 (11.8%) | 10 (3.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 10 (17.0%) | 3 (5.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 3 (4.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 29 (9.5%) | 39 (13.6%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 23 (39.0%) | 12 (23.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 32 (50.0%) | 5 (20.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 29 (9.5%) | 3 (1.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 13 (22.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 10 (15.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Sheldon
Computing Device Access in Sheldon
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 439 | 73.0% |
| Smartphone | 509 | 84.7% |
| Tablet | 242 | 40.3% |
| No Computing Device | 49 | 8.2% |
| Total | 601 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Sheldon
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
| Broadband Home | 363 | 60.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 76 | 12.7% |
| Satellite Internet | 24 | 4.0% |
| No Internet | 152 | 25.3% |
| Total | 601 | 100.0% |
Sheldon Summary
Sheldon, Illinois is a small village located in Iroquois County, Illinois. It is situated in the eastern part of the state, about 40 miles south of Chicago. The village has a population of approximately 1,000 people and is part of the Iroquois County School District.
Geography
Sheldon is located in the eastern part of Iroquois County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Iroquois River, which flows through the village. The village is surrounded by farmland and is located about 40 miles south of Chicago. The village is located at an elevation of 690 feet above sea level.
History
Sheldon was founded in 1854 by a group of settlers from New York. The village was named after the Sheldon family, who were among the first settlers. The village was incorporated in 1858 and has remained a small, rural community ever since.
The village was a major stop on the Illinois Central Railroad, which ran through the village from 1854 to 1971. The railroad was a major source of employment for the village and helped to bring in new businesses and people.
Economy
The economy of Sheldon is largely based on agriculture. The village is surrounded by farmland and many of the residents are employed in the agricultural industry. The village also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a few restaurants.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Sheldon was 1,000 people. The racial makeup of the village was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median household income in Sheldon was $45,000, and the median family income was $50,000. The per capita income for the village was $20,000. About 8.3% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.3% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.
Conclusion
Sheldon, Illinois is a small village located in Iroquois County, Illinois. It is situated in the eastern part of the state, about 40 miles south of Chicago. The village has a population of approximately 1,000 people and is part of the Iroquois County School District. The economy of Sheldon is largely based on agriculture, and the village is surrounded by farmland. The racial makeup of the village is predominantly White, with a small percentage of African American, Native American, and Asian residents. The median household income in Sheldon is $45,000, and the per capita income is $20,000.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Sheldon?
Total Population of Sheldon is 1,320.
What is the Total Male Population of Sheldon?
Total Male Population of Sheldon is 710.
What is the Total Female Population of Sheldon?
Total Female Population of Sheldon is 610.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Sheldon?
There are 116.39 Males per 100 Females in Sheldon.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Sheldon?
There are 85.92 Females per 100 Males in Sheldon.
What is the Median Population Age in Sheldon?
Median Population Age in Sheldon is 46.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Sheldon
Average Family Size in Sheldon is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Sheldon
Average Household Size in Sheldon is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Sheldon?
Per Capita income in Sheldon is $33,933.
What is the Median Family Income in Sheldon?
Median Family Income in Sheldon is $71,250.
What is the Median Household income in Sheldon?
Median Household Income in Sheldon is $42,708.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Sheldon?
Income or Wage Gap in Sheldon is 29.6%.
Women in Sheldon earn 70.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Sheldon?
Inequality or Gini Index in Sheldon is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Sheldon?
There are 749 People in the Labor Forcein in Sheldon.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Sheldon?
66.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Sheldon.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Sheldon?
Unemployment Rate in Sheldon is 16.0%.