Sheldon, Missouri facts for kids
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Sheldon, Missouri
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Location of Sheldon, Missouri
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| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Vernon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Land | 0.53 sq mi (1.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 912 ft (278 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 435 |
| • Density | 828.57/sq mi (319.78/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
64784
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| Area code(s) | 417 |
| FIPS code | 29-67214 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395869 |
Sheldon is a small city located in the southern part of Vernon County, Missouri, in the United States. In 2020, about 435 people lived there.
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History of Sheldon
Sheldon was officially started in 1881. This happened when a railroad line was built to that spot. The city was named after Sheldon A. Wright (or Wight). He owned the land where the town was built. A post office has been open in Sheldon since 1881, helping people send and receive mail.
Where is Sheldon Located?
Sheldon is found in the middle of southern Vernon County. It is just one mile north of the county line that separates Vernon and Barton counties.
The city is located on Missouri Route B. This road is one mile east of US Route 71. If you travel south, you will find Lamar about ten miles away. Going north on Route 71, you will reach Nevada, which is about eleven miles away.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Sheldon covers a total area of about 0.53 square miles (1.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Sheldon?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 396 | — | |
| 1900 | 474 | 19.7% | |
| 1910 | 528 | 11.4% | |
| 1920 | 544 | 3.0% | |
| 1930 | 456 | −16.2% | |
| 1940 | 463 | 1.5% | |
| 1950 | 427 | −7.8% | |
| 1960 | 434 | 1.6% | |
| 1970 | 498 | 14.7% | |
| 1980 | 491 | −1.4% | |
| 1990 | 464 | −5.5% | |
| 2000 | 529 | 14.0% | |
| 2010 | 543 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 435 | −19.9% | |
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Sheldon's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 543 people living in Sheldon. These people lived in 208 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 128 were families.
The city had about 1024 people per square mile. There were 238 housing units in total. Most people living in Sheldon were White. Some residents were also from other backgrounds, including Native American and African American. About 7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About 41% of households were married couples. The average household had about 2.6 people. The average family had about 3.2 people. The median age in Sheldon was 33.8 years. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 33.8.
Education in Sheldon
The public schools in Sheldon are managed by the Sheldon R-VIII School District. Sheldon also has its own public library, called the Sheldon City Library. It is a great place for everyone to read and learn.
See also
In Spanish: Sheldon (Misuri) para niños
