Sheldon, North Dakota facts for kids
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Sheldon, North Dakota
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Location of Sheldon, North Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Dakota |
| County | Ransom |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Land | 0.41 sq mi (1.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 95 |
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93 |
| • Density | 232.27/sq mi (89.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
58068
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| Area code(s) | 701 |
| FIPS code | 38-72180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1036260 |
Sheldon is a small city located in Ransom County, North Dakota, in the United States. It was founded in 1882. According to the 2020 census, 95 people lived there.
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Sheldon's History
The city of Sheldon got its name from an early landowner in the area. In 1905, a special building called the Masonic Mizpah Lodge Building was constructed. A year later, in 1906, a unique artesian well was drilled in the community.
Geography of Sheldon
Sheldon is a small city, covering about 0.41 square miles (1.06 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the city limits.
The city is located where two county roads, 136 and 3727, meet. It is southeast of another town called Enderlin.
Population and People
Sheldon's population has changed over the years. Here is a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 258 | — | |
| 1900 | 318 | 23.3% | |
| 1910 | 358 | 12.6% | |
| 1920 | 321 | −10.3% | |
| 1930 | 327 | 1.9% | |
| 1940 | 281 | −14.1% | |
| 1950 | 267 | −5.0% | |
| 1960 | 221 | −17.2% | |
| 1970 | 192 | −13.1% | |
| 1980 | 173 | −9.9% | |
| 1990 | 149 | −13.9% | |
| 2000 | 135 | −9.4% | |
| 2010 | 116 | −14.1% | |
| 2020 | 95 | −18.1% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 93 | −19.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Sheldon's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 116 people living in Sheldon. These people lived in 50 different homes. About 34 of these homes were families.
Most of the people living in Sheldon in 2010 were White (94.8%). A small number were Native American (1.7%), and some were from two or more racial backgrounds (3.4%).
About 28% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (64%) were married couples living together. The average home had 2.32 people, and the average family had 2.88 people.
The average age of people in Sheldon in 2010 was 42.7 years old. About 23.3% of residents were under 18. About 18.1% were 65 years old or older. The population was almost evenly split between males (51.7%) and females (48.3%).
Famous People from Sheldon
Sheldon has been home to some notable individuals:
- Thomas McGrath was a well-known poet and educator.
- Lynn Nelson was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball.
See also
In Spanish: Sheldon (Dakota del Norte) para niños
