Sheldon, IL Profile
Sheldon, IL, population 1,130, is located
in Illinois's Iroquois county,
about 58.1 miles from Gary and 58.8 miles from Joliet.
Through the 90's Sheldon's population has grown by about 11%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Sheldon has declined by about 4%. Since 2005 Sheldon's population has declined by about 3%.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 49% |
| Females | 51% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 98% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 9.99% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 1,232 | N/A |
| 2001 | 1,212 | -1.62% |
| 2002 | 1,198 | -1.16% |
| 2003 | 1,187 | -0.92% |
| 2004 | 1,172 | -1.26% |
| 2005 | 1,165 | -0.60% |
| 2006 | 1,151 | -1.20% |
| 2007 | 1,145 | -0.52% |
| 2008 | 1,144 | -0.09% |
| 2009 | 1,130 | -1.22% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $35,463 |
Location
| Elevation | 687 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 0.8 Square Miles |
