Sheldon, ND

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US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

50.4

29.6% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

0.847%

34.3% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$55,000

10% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$55,600

7.13% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

23.6% 1-year decline

About

In N/A, Sheldon, ND had a population of N/A people with a median age of 50.4 and a median household income of $55,000. Between N/A and N/A the population of Sheldon, ND N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $50,000 to $55,000, a 10% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sheldon, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (89.8%), Other (Hispanic) (9.32%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.847%), White (Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Sheldon, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

94.1% of the residents in Sheldon, ND are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Sheldon, ND was $55,600, and the homeownership rate was 100%.

Most people in Sheldon, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 36.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Sheldon, ND was N/A per household.

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Population & Diversity

Sheldon, ND is home to a population of N/A people, from which 94.1% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.93% of Sheldon, ND residents were born outside of the country (7 people).

In 2023, there were 9.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (106 people) in Sheldon, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11 Other (Hispanic) and 1 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.1%

2023 Citizenship

89%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 94.1% of Sheldon, ND residents were US citizens, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sheldon, ND was 89%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sheldon, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sheldon, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
106 ± 40
Other (Hispanic)
11 ± 16
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1 ± 10.2

9.32%

Hispanic Population

11 people

9.32% of the people in Sheldon, ND are hispanic (11 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sheldon, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

Philippines
2,804 ± 1,298 people
Canada
2,799 ± 1,297 people
Mexico
2,784 ± 1,293 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Philippines, the natal country of 2,804 North Dakota residents, followed by Canada with 2,799 and Mexico with 2,784.

Foreign-Born Population

5.93%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7 people

11%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

17 people

As of 2023, 5.93% of Sheldon, ND residents (7 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sheldon, ND was 11%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sheldon, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
5 ± 11
Vietnam
3 ± 15
Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 17

Sheldon, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sheldon, ND employs 81 people. The largest industries in Sheldon, ND are , and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($69,375), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,708), and Total ($33,750).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,891. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2023 Value

± 66

−23.6%

1 Year decline

± 137%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sheldon, ND declined at a rate of −23.6%, from 106 employees to 81 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sheldon, ND, are Management Occupations (13 people), Transportation Occupations (12 people), and Production Occupations (10 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sheldon, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2023 Value

± 66

−23.6%

1 Year decline

± 137%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sheldon, ND declined at a rate of −23.6%, from 106 employees to 81 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sheldon, ND, are . This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sheldon, ND, though some of these residents may live in Sheldon, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$19,688

Median earning men ± $45,879

$35,625

Median earning women ± $6,998

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($69,375) and Construction ($16,964).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,708).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.83%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 428k people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.83% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 12.3%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.399% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.605% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (157k), Some college (149k), and Bachelors Degree (122k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sheldon, ND was $55,600 in 2023, which is NaNk times the same as the national average of N/A. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $51,900 to $55,600, a 7.13% increase. The homeownership rate in Sheldon, ND is 100%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Sheldon, ND have an average commute time of 36.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sheldon, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

Housing

Property

$55,600

Median Property Value 2023

±$21,440

$56

Median Property Taxes

±$33

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sheldon, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sheldon, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

100%

Homeownership

2023

72.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 100% of the housing units in Sheldon, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 98.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sheldon, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9689

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Sheldon, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,000

Median Household Income

± $7,242

Number of Households

± 33

In 2023, the median household income of the 56 households in Sheldon, ND grew to $55,000 from the previous year's value of $50,000.

The following chart displays the households in Sheldon, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sheldon, ND is from North Dakota.

0.436

2022 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.835% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (72.8%)
Carpooled (22.2%)
Worked At Home (4.94%)

In 2023, 72.8% of workers in Sheldon, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (22.2%) and those who worked at home (4.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

36.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sheldon, ND have a longer commute time (36.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Sheldon, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sheldon, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

N/A

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sheldon, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sheldon, ND have N/A.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

0.847% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sheldon, ND (1 out of 118 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males < 5 and then Females < 5.

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The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

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Health

100% of the population of Sheldon, ND has health coverage, with 71.2% on employee plans, 2.54% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ransom County, ND see 5173 patients per year on average, which represents a 98.3% increase from the previous year (2609 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1419 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 2838 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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5,173 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ransom County, ND

Primary care physicians in Ransom County, ND see an average of 5,173 patients per year. This represents a 98.3% increase from the previous year (2,609 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ransom County, ND in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.3% under 18 years, 8.47% between 18 and 34 years, 53.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 59.7% were men and 40.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

Uninsured

71.2%

Employer Coverage

2.54%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sheldon, ND stayed by NaNN% from 0% to 0%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sheldon, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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