Sheldon, IA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Sheldon, Iowa Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,178
Unemployment
0.9%
Poverty
11.2%
Median Home
$142,500
Median Income
$54,931
Median Rent
$538
Sheldon SnackAbility
8Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
5
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
7
Commute
10
Sheldon, IA Crime Report
73Total Crimes
1,440.1Total Crimes / 100k People
-38.61%
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sheldon / 100k People |
Iowa / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 73 | 1,440.1 | 2,001.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 25 | 493.2 | 303.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.5 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 29.8 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 434.0 | 229.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 48 | 946.9 | 1,698.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 16 | 315.6 | 371.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 20 | 394.6 | 1,130.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 236.7 | 197.1 | 246.0 |
Sheldon, IA Cost Of Living
89Sheldon's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Sheldon | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 118 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 74 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 98 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
Rankings for Sheldon in Iowa
Map Of Sheldon, IA
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Population over time in Sheldon
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,178 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 5,132 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 5,060 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 5,015 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 5,024 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,047 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 5,047 | -1.0% |
| 2013 | 5,096 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 5,099 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 5,046 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sheldon
| Race | Sheldon | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.0% | 85.0% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.0% | 3.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 0.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 6.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Sheldon
| Gender | Sheldon | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.3% | 50.3% | 50.8% |
| Male | 52.7% | 49.7% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sheldon for adults over 25
| Education | Sheldon | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Sheldon, Iowa
| Income | Sheldon | IA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.5% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.9% | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.1% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.9% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 19.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 16.0% | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.2% | 15.9% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
