Sheldon, Monroe County, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Sheldon, Wisconsin
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Location of Sheldon, Monroe County, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Monroe |
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| • Total | 35.3 sq mi (91.5 km2) |
| • Land | 35.3 sq mi (91.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 682 |
| • Density | 19.3/sq mi (7.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-73150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1584141 |
Sheldon is a small town located in Monroe County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 682 people lived there. A smaller community called Oil City is also part of the town of Sheldon.
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About Sheldon's Location
Sheldon is a town that covers an area of about 35.3 square miles (which is about 91.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land. This means there are no large lakes or rivers within the town's official borders.
Who Lives in Sheldon?
Population Facts from 2000
In 2000, the town of Sheldon had 682 people living there. This means about 19 people lived in every square mile. There were 190 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these, 156, were families.
Diversity in Sheldon
Most people in Sheldon were White (about 98.68%). A small number were African American (0.29%) or from other backgrounds. About 1.17% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Households
Many households in Sheldon had children under 18 living with them (47.9%). Most families were married couples living together (72.6%). Some households (15.3%) had only one person living there.
Age Groups in Sheldon
The people in Sheldon were quite young. About 41.3% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age was 24 years. This shows that many young people and families live in Sheldon.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a household in Sheldon was $32,361 per year. For families, it was about $32,250. The average income per person was $11,049. Some families and people lived below the poverty line, especially children under 18.
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