Sheldon town, New York
Sheldon town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sheldon town is a geographic entity located in Wyoming County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,336. The land area covers 47.37 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,336 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 48.9 yrs | ±7.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,036 | ±101 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,090 | ±101 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,036 | ±101 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 54 | ±37 |
| Median Home Value | $175,900 | ±$13,620 |
| Median Gross Rent | $818 | ±$84 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,214 | ±$4,610 |
| Per Capita Income | $36,271 | ±$3,217 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | ±5.9% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 261 | ±135 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.3% | ±8.1% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,108 | ±208 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 86.6% | ±6.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF SHELDON
GUS Population: 2,336 (2024)
ID: 171080
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
1380 CENTERLINE RD, STRYKERSVILLE NY 14145-9575
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GUS Population: 39,588 (2024)
ID: 186628
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: WYOMING CO DEPT PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
36 CEMTER ST, STE C, WARSAW NY 14569
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ALDEN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | ALEXANDER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ALEXANDER, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ARCADE, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | ATTICA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-09 | ATTICA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ATTICA, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Continental School of Beauty Culture-West Seneca
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College Vocational | 20.0 mi away | 1050 Union Rd, West Seneca, NY, 14224 |
7166758205
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STEVENS MEMORIAL COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 9.6 mi away | 146 MAIN STREET, ATTICA, NY, 14011 |
(585) 591-2733
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Bryant & Stratton College-Online
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College | 20.2 mi away | 200 Redtail Rd, Orchard Park, NY, 14127 |
8008365627
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MARILLA FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 11637 BULLIS ROAD, MARILLA, NY, 14102 |
(716) 652-7449
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Genesee Valley BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 21.0 mi away | Adult Education Office 8250 State St Rd, Batavia, NY, 14020 |
5853447720
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AURORA TOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 550 MAIN STREET, EAST AURORA, NY, 14052 |
(716) 652-4440
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Erie 1 BOCES
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College Vocational | 22.0 mi away | 355 Harlem Rd, West Seneca, NY, 14224 |
7168217500
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EWELL FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 12.2 mi away | 13280 BROADWAY, ALDEN, NY, 14004 |
(716) 937-7082
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Empire Beauty School-Buffalo
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College Vocational | 22.2 mi away | 2190 Walden Avenue, Cheektowaga, NY, 14225-5177 |
8009204593
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WARSAW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 130 NORTH MAIN STREET, WARSAW, NY, 14569 |
(585) 786-5650
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WARSAW 6 SW, NY US, located 9.0 miles from Sheldon town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.7° | 13.0° | 20.3° | 3.53" | — |
| February | 29.9° | 13.6° | 21.8° | 2.72" | — |
| March | 37.9° | 20.6° | 29.3° | 3.10" | — |
| April | 51.3° | 32.0° | 41.6° | 3.51" | — |
| May | 64.1° | 44.5° | 54.3° | 3.95" | — |
| June | 72.2° | 53.9° | 63.0° | 4.28" | — |
| July | 76.0° | 58.2° | 67.1° | 4.38" | — |
| August | 75.1° | 56.9° | 66.0° | 4.01" | — |
| September | 67.9° | 49.3° | 58.6° | 4.06" | — |
| October | 56.2° | 39.2° | 47.7° | 4.34" | — |
| November | 43.8° | 29.3° | 36.5° | 3.69" | — |
| December | 33.1° | 20.0° | 26.6° | 3.62" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strykersville CDP | CDP | 4.4 mi | — |
| Attica village | Village | 9.5 mi | — |
| Holland CDP | CDP | 11.6 mi | — |
| Warsaw village | Village | 12.0 mi | — |
| Alden village | Village | 12.1 mi | — |
| Alexander village | Village | 12.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3612166773. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.