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The City of Sheldon had a population of 443 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
The primary coordinate point for Sheldon is located at latitude 37.6581 and longitude -94.2927 in Vernon County. The formal boundaries for the City of Sheldon encompass a land area of 0.52 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Vernon County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
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 Drywood, a minor civil division (MCD) of Vernon County.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 443 (100%) |
| Population Density | 843 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 17 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,848 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,328 |
| Median Home Value | $67,500 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 224 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 82 (36.6%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 108 (48.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 34 (15.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 190 |
| Average Household Size | 2.33 |
| Family Households | 93 (48.9%) |
The table below compares Sheldon to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 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 | # 545 | 50th |
| Population Density | # 471 | 57th |
| Median Household Income | # 862 | 20th |
| Per Capita Income | # 885 | 18th |
| Diversity Index | # 568 | 48th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Missouri Census Data Comparison Tool.
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