Sheldon, Illinois
Sheldon: Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America
About
Sheldon is a city located in the county of Iroquois in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,070 and a population density of 551 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 935 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Sheldon
| Population : | 935 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Iroquois County |
| Postal code : | 60966 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 815 |
| Area : | 1.94 km2 |
| Altitude : | 682 feet / 208 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:39:10 (4th December 2025) |
| Density : | 481 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -14.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Sheldon is located at 40°46'9"N 87°33'50"W (40.7692000, -87.5639200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Sheldon decreased by 14.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,070 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,053 | -1.61% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,043 | -0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,029 | -1.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,018 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,009 | -0.89% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 992 | -1.71% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 979 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 963 | -1.66% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 950 | -1.37% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 935 | -1.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 45,660 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 47,744 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -4.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 43,826 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 46,389 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.5% |
| White only, percent : | 41.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 55.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 10.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 32.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,326 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 4.9% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,728 |
Sheldon zip code is 60966.
County name: Iroquois, County
fips: 17075
Haxby, Sheldon
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 21,728 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 72.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $96,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,062 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $335 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $678 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 69 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 17,149 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.46 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 74.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 60.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 16.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 49.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,792 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 155,606 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 178,597 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 347,266 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $7,464 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,401 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,734 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 19.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 658 |
| 2019 total employment : | 8,384 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 370,006 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 2.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,101 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,072 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,478 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,209 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,598 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,359 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 332 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,535 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 89.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 516.33 |
People born in Sheldon (2)
People born in Sheldon, including football coach Dixie Fleager, bishop of the Methodist Episcopal church James Chamberlain Baker, .
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Schools in Sheldon
College & universities near Sheldon, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146348 | Kankakee Community College | Kankakee (IL) | 60901 |
Stations (19)
Amtrak & bus stations near Sheldon, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLM | Gilman | US Hwy 24 & West Wenona St. | RAIL |
| REN | Rensselaer | 619 North Cullen Street | RAIL |
| KKI | Kankakee | 199 South East Ave. | RAIL |
| LAF | Lafayette station | 200 North 2nd St. | RAIL |
| RTL | Rantoul | West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves. | RAIL |
Post offices near Sheldon
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Post Office | Sheldon (IL) | 60966 |
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Other cities in Iroquois County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Iroquois County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Watseka | 4,694 | City in and county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States |
| Gilman | 1,625 | Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Hallock | 1,532 | Township in Peoria County, Illinois |
| Clifton | 1,297 | Village in Chebanse Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, USA |
| Onarga | 1,241 | Village in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Milford | 1,155 | Village in Milford Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Cissna Park | 771 | Village in Pigeon Grove Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, United States |
| Ashkum | 710 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Crescent City | 547 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Danforth | 542 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Buckley | 528 | Human settlement in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Loda | 396 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Martinton | 338 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Fountain Creek | 327 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Beaverville | 319 | Township in Iroquois County, Illinois |
| Woodland | 287 | Town in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States |
