Also See Sheldon, IA: ZIP Codes & Maps
The City of Sheldon had a population of 5,406 as of July 1, 2023. Sheldon ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Iowa. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Sheldon is located at latitude 43.1811 and longitude -95.8561 in O'Brien County. The formal boundaries for the City of Sheldon encompass a land area of 4.64 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. O'Brien County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
While the primary coordinates for City of Sheldon are located in O'Brien County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Sioux County.
The City of Sheldon has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
The City of Sheldon is located within Township of Floyd, a minor civil division (MCD) of O'Brien County.
POPULATION | |
---|---|
Total Population | 5,406 (100%) |
Population in Households | 4,996 (92.4%) |
Population in Families | 3,836 (71.0%) |
Population in Group Quarters1 | 410 ( 7.6%) |
Population Density | 1,141 |
Diversity Index2 | 44 |
INCOME | |
Median Household Income | $68,964 |
Average Household Income | $84,430 |
% of Income for Mortgage4 | 15% |
Per Capita Income | $33,962 |
Wealth Index5 | 63 |
Socioeconomic Status Index6 | Moderate (51.6) |
HOUSING | |
---|---|
Total HU (Housing Units) | 2,417 (100%) |
Owner Occupied HU | 1,446 (59.8%) |
Renter Occupied HU | 722 (29.9%) |
Vacant Housing Units | 249 (10.3%) |
Median Home Value | $170,124 |
Average Home Value | $195,730 |
Housing Affordability Index3 | 155 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
Total Households | 2,168 |
Average Household Size | 2.30 |
Family Households | 1,238 |
Average Family Size | 3.00 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2020-2023 | 2023-2028 |
---|---|---|
Population | -0.60% | -0.32% |
Households | -0.25% | -0.16% |
Families | -0.34% | |
Median Household Income | 1.83% | |
Per Capita Income | 1.98% | |
Owner Occupied HU | 0.12% |
The table below compares Sheldon to the other 1,027 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Iowa by rank and percentile using July 1, 2023 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
---|---|---|
Total Population | # 76 | 93rd |
Population Density | # 199 | 81st |
Median Household Income | # 483 | 53rd |
Housing Affordability Index | # 578 | 56th |
Per Capita Income | # 736 | 28th |
Diversity Index | # 55 | 95th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Iowa Census Data Comparison Tool.
Also See: Nearby Hotels | Driving Directions