Sheldon, Illinois facts for kids
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Sheldon, Illinois
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Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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 Sheldon, Illinois
Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Iroquois |
| Township | Sheldon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.75 sq mi (1.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 965 |
| • Density | 1,281.54/sq mi (494.89/km2) |
| ZIP code |
60966
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-69212 |
| Website | https://villageofsheldonil.org/ |
Sheldon is a small village located in Iroquois County, Illinois, in the United States. It's part of Sheldon Township. In 2020, about 965 people lived there.
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Where is Sheldon Located?
Sheldon is in the eastern part of Iroquois County. Its exact location is 40°46′15″N 87°33′53″W / 40.770894°N 87.564802°W.
Major Roads Near Sheldon
Two main roads are close to Sheldon. U.S. Route 24 runs along the northern edge of the village. It goes west about 9 miles (14 km) to Watseka, which is the county seat. Going east, it leads about 6 miles (10 km) to Kentland, Indiana.
U.S. Route 52 also meets US 24 near Sheldon's northern border. This road goes north about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to Iroquois. It also joins US 24 when heading east into Indiana.
Sheldon's Size
According to information from 2021, Sheldon covers a total area of about 0.75 square miles (1.94 km2). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Sheldon?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 231 | — | |
| 1880 | 947 | 310.0% | |
| 1890 | 910 | −3.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,103 | 21.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,143 | 3.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,182 | 3.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,121 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,036 | −7.6% | |
| 1950 | 1,114 | 7.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,137 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,455 | 28.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,215 | −16.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,109 | −8.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,232 | 11.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,070 | −13.1% | |
| 2020 | 965 | −9.8% | |
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The village's population changes over time. You can see how many people have lived in Sheldon since 1870 in the chart above.
Population in 2020
In 2020, the census counted 965 people living in Sheldon. There were 605 households and 330 families. This means there were about 1,281.54 inhabitants per square mile (494.81/km2) people per square mile. There were also 461 housing units available.
Diversity in Sheldon
Most people in Sheldon are White, making up about 89.95% of the population. Other groups include African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 4.87% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
About 21.3% of households in Sheldon had children under 18 living with them. Many households (34.38%) were married couples. Some households (16.53%) had a female head with no husband present. About 40.83% of all households were made up of individuals living alone. This included 13.55% of people aged 65 or older.
Age Groups
The people in Sheldon come from all age groups. About 16.4% of the population was under 18 years old. People aged 45 to 64 made up the largest group, at 37.1%. About 17.9% of residents were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 46.5 years.
Income Information
In Sheldon, the average income for a household was $36,506. For families, the average income was $61,000. The average income per person in the village was $24,223. About 16.7% of all people in Sheldon lived below the poverty line. This included 26.0% of those under 18 and 20.9% of those 65 or older.
See also
In Spanish: Sheldon (Illinois) para niños
