Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sheldon, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

220

Median Agei

50.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

89.5%197

Two or More

9.1%20

Black

1.4%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.2%12

High School Diploma

35.5%59

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%7

Some College (1+ yr)

6.6%11

Associate's Degree

12%20

Bachelor's Degree

6.6%11

Master's Degree

0.6%1

HS or Higher

72.9%

BA or Higher

7.2%

Graduate+

0.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$118,400

Median Renti

$1,000

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

81.1%86

Renter-Occupied

18.9%20

Total Units

117

Homeownership

81.1%

Vacancy Rate

9.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.3%8

$50K–$100K

24.4%21

$100K–$150K

30.2%26

$150K–$200K

9.3%8

$200K–$300K

26.7%23

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

1.7%2

1990–1999

1.7%2

1980–1989

2.6%3

1970–1979

32.5%38

1960–1969

3.4%4

1950–1959

28.2%33

1940–1949

18.8%22

1939 or earlier

11.1%13

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

63.2%67

Utility Gas

20.8%22

Wood

8.5%9

Fuel Oil

5.7%6

Other

1.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,315

Mean Household Incomei

$55,145

Per Capita Incomei

$26,412

Poverty Ratei

15%

Unemploymenti

10%

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.8%3

$10K–$15K

5.7%6

$15K–$20K

12.3%13

$20K–$25K

1.9%2

$25K–$30K

1.9%2

$30K–$35K

1.9%2

$35K–$40K

25.5%27

$40K–$45K

4.7%5

$45K–$50K

1.9%2

$50K–$60K

10.4%11

$60K–$75K

11.3%12

$75K–$100K

3.8%4

$100K–$125K

7.5%8

$125K–$150K

1.9%2

$150K–$200K

5.7%6

$200K+

0.9%1

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Project Based Section 83 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

31(18.1% of civilian adults)