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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Census Bureau: As many women as men in Sheldon in 2020

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Of the 258 people living in Sheldon in 2020, 50 percent (129) were women and 50 percent (129) were men, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Northwoods Reporter.

Females 18 and over outnumbered males in the same age group by 10. In the 65 and over age range, there were 23 females and 37 males.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this story was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed.

Sheldon's population by sex

Sex and age rangeEstimated numberPercent of total
Males 18 and over6525.2
Females 18 and over7529.1
Males 65 and over3714.3
Females 65 and over238.9

Source: US Census Bureau