Sheldon is a city in Iowa state in USA with a population of 5178 residents.. The poverty rate of Sheldon is 11.2%, which is 20% lower than national average. The typical household in Sheldon earns $54931 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 42.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Sheldon, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Sheldon remained 0.9%, which is 81% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Sheldon, only 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 36% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Sheldon is 89, which is 11% lower than national average. Median home value in Sheldon is $142500 , which is 38% lower than national average. While median income in Sheldon remained $54931, which is 19% lower than national average.