What is the population of Sheldon, Iowa?

Sheldon has a population of approximately 5,474 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Sheldon, Iowa located?

Sheldon is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 43.1797°, -95.8434°.

What is the median household income in Sheldon?

The median household income in Sheldon is approximately $62,159 based on the most recent open data.

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Sheldon

Total population

5,474

Median home value

$192,700

20.8%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$62,159

Sheldon$62k

National$74k

Elevation435 m

Land area11.64 km²

Weather52°F · Chance Rain Showers

Coordinates43.18°, -95.84°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

435 m

Area

11.64 km²

head of government

Greg Geels

Official website

www.sheldoniowa.com

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Sheldon is a city in O'Brien and Sioux counties in the U.S. state of Iowa, along the Floyd River. The population was 5,512 at the time of the 2020 census; it is the largest city in O'Brien County.

History & geography

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

37.6

Median home value

$192,700

Housing units

2,553

Poverty rate

15.3%

Unemployment

0.6%

Race & ethnicity

White

76.5%

Black

2.6%

Asian

1.3%

Hispanic

17.1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

43.1797

Longitude

-95.8434

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Tonight

52°F

Chance Rain Showers

Tuesday

60°F

Areas Of Fog

Tuesday Night

46°F

Mostly Cloudy

Wednesday

64°F

Partly Sunny

Wednesday Night

50°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Thursday

64°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Forecast for Sheldon, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

31%

Diabetes

10%

Adult obesity

38.9%

Binge drinking

21.8%

Adult smoking

17.2%

No leisure activity

26.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

East Elementary School
Elementary · Sheldon · 450 students · 12.9:1 ratio
Sheldon High School
High · Sheldon · 342 students · 13.7:1 ratio
Sheldon Middle School
Middle · Sheldon · 320 students · 14.5:1 ratio
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Middle School
Middle · Sanborn · 174 students · 13.4:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).