Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sheldahl, IA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

361

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

98.9%357

Other

0.8%3

Two or More

0.3%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%9

High School Diploma

19.1%45

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%8

Some College (1+ yr)

16.6%39

Associate's Degree

17%40

Bachelor's Degree

27.7%65

Master's Degree

1.7%4

Professional Degree

1.7%4

HS or Higher

91.1%

BA or Higher

31.1%

Graduate+

3.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$184,700

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

93%120

Renter-Occupied

7%9

Total Units

158

Homeownership

93%

Vacancy Rate

18.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%5

$50K–$100K

11.7%14

$100K–$150K

8.3%10

$150K–$200K

35%42

$200K–$300K

20.8%25

$300K–$500K

18.3%22

$500K–$1M

1.7%2

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%5

2010–2019

10.8%17

2000–2009

10.1%16

1990–1999

10.8%17

1970–1979

20.3%32

1960–1969

12%19

1950–1959

6.3%10

1940–1949

0.6%1

1939 or earlier

25.9%41

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78.3%101

Wood

10.1%13

Electricity

8.5%11

No Fuel

1.6%2

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%1

Fuel Oil

0.8%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,938

Mean Household Incomei

$79,126

Per Capita Incomei

$30,280

Poverty Ratei

Unemploymenti

12.7%

Labor Forcei

189

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

3.9%5

$15K–$20K

7.8%10

$20K–$25K

5.4%7

$25K–$30K

4.7%6

$30K–$35K

3.1%4

$35K–$40K

3.9%5

$45K–$50K

0.8%1

$50K–$60K

8.5%11

$60K–$75K

5.4%7

$75K–$100K

34.1%44

$100K–$125K

6.2%8

$125K–$150K

10.1%13

$150K–$200K

4.7%6

$200K+

1.6%2

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

158

Avg. Commutei

27.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

165

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

9(3.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.8%Insured

2.2%Uninsured