Demographics & People — Sheldon, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 362 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
| Median Age | 41.1 |
| Total Households | 165 |
| Family Households | 79 |
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Diversity Index | 0.077 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 335 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 230 |
| Other groups | 62 |
| German | 47 |
| English | 31 |
| Irish | 30 |
| American | 21 |
| Scotch-Irish | 16 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 10 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| French (except Basque) | 4 |
Language
| English Only | 354 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 354 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 17 |
| Population 18+ | 306 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sheldon, Missouri.