Categories in Sheldon, Iowa
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Sheldon, Iowa
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 94 | 31 years |
| Tractors and farm equipment | 29 | 40 years |
| Restaurants | 29 | 33 years |
| Shopping | 28 | 42 years |
| Construction of buildings | 22 | 38 years |
| Shopping other | 22 | 31 years |
| Religion | 21 | 50 years |
| Car repair | 21 | 26 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 19 | 27 years |
| Financial services | 19 | — |
| Real estate | 18 | 37 years |
| Accountants | 18 | 37 years |
| Public administration | 17 | 53 years |
| Dentists | 16 | 37 years |
| All food and beverage | 15 | 32 years |
| Unreachable | 15 | 49 years |
| Lawyers legal | 14 | 66 years |
| Finance other | 14 | 65 years |
| Gas station | 13 | — |
| Freight/commercial transport | 13 | 27 years |
Sheldon, Iowa Facts
| Area | 4.4 mi² |
| Population | 4,881 |
| Male Population | 2,424 (49.7%) |
| Female Population | 2,457 (50.3%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +23.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -10.3% |
| Median Age | 40.6 years (Male: 37.2, Female: 44) |
| Area Codes | 712 |
| Neighborhoods | Sheldon, Highland Park |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 43.18109, -95.85613 |
| Zip Codes | 51201 |
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Sheldon, Iowa Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,966 | 4,729 | 5,443 | 5,020 | 4,881 | 4,891 | 4,943 |
| Population Density | 903 / mi² | 1,076.8 / mi² | 1,239.3 / mi² | 1,143 / mi² | 1,111.4 / mi² | 1,113.6 / mi² | 1,125.5 / mi² |
Sheldon, Iowa Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 10.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon, Iowa | +23.1% | +3.2% | -10.3% |
| Iowa | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Sheldon, Iowa Median Age
Median Age: 40.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon, Iowa | 40.6 yrs | 44 yrs | 37.2 yrs |
| Iowa | 38.1 yrs | 39.6 yrs | 36.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sheldon, Iowa Population Density
Population Density: 1,111 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon, Iowa | 4,881 | 4.392 sq mi | 1,111 / mi² |
| Iowa | 3.1 million | 56,272.8 sq mi | 54.9 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sheldon, Iowa Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1850 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Sheldon, Iowa
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Sheldon, Iowa CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon, Iowa | 84,517 tn | 17.32 tn | 19,243.8 tons/mi² |
| Iowa | 60,512,078 tn | 19.6 tn | 1,075.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 84,517 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 17.32 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 19,243.8 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | Medium (4) |
| Flood | Medium (4) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
Sheldon, Iowa
Sheldon is a city in O'Brien and Sioux counties in the U.S. state of Iowa, along the Floyd River. The population was 5,188 at the 2010 census; it is the largest city in O'Brien County.
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