Sheldon township, Illinois
Sheldon township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sheldon township is a geographic entity located in Iroquois County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 1,177. The land area covers 39.67 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 1,177 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.8 yrs | ±6.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 591 | ±118 | 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 | 679 | ±128 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 591 | ±118 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 88 | ±48 |
| Median Home Value | $82,800 | ±$16,517 |
| Median Gross Rent | $801 | ±$147 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $47,656 | ±$14,049 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,068 | ±$8,460 |
| Poverty Rate | 17.8% | ±10.4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 225 | ±139 |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.7% | ±10.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 595 | ±135 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.8% | ±4.2% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF SHELDON
GUS Population: 1,181 (2024)
ID: 193226
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 455, SHELDON IL 60966-0455
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GUS Population: 26,067 (2024)
ID: 211997
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHIEF DEPUTY
1001 E GRANT ST, WATSEKA IL 60970-1832
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Sheldon | PK | Sheldon, IL | |
| Special Education School Nearby | M | Milford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Crescent City, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Donovan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Donovan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Donovan, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-05 | Watseka, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Milford, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Milford, IL | |
| 2 Nearby | 2-11 | FOWLER, IN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 1 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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SHELDON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 3.0 mi away | 125 NORTH FIFTH STREET, SHELDON, IL, 60966 |
(815) 429-3521
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YORK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 8908 WEST 845 NORTH, EARL PARK, IN, 47942 |
(219) 474-5547
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KENTLAND-JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.8 mi away | 201 EAST GRAHAM STREET, KENTLAND, IN, 47951 |
(219) 474-5044
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WATSEKA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.1 mi away | 201 SOUTH 4TH STREET, WATSEKA, IL, 60970 |
(815) 432-4544
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MILFORD DISTRICT LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 2 SOUTH GRANT AVENUE, MILFORD, IL, 60953 |
(815) 889-4722
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EARL PARK-RICHLAND TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | 102 EAST FIFTH STREET, EARL PARK, IN, 47942 |
(219) 474-6932
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BROOK-IROQUOIS-WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.9 mi away | 100 WEST MAIN STREET, BROOK, IN, 47922 |
(219) 275-2471
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GOODLAND & GRANT TOWNSHIP PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 15.6 mi away | 111 SOUTH NEWTON STREET, GOODLAND, IN, 47948 |
(219) 297-4431
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MOROCCO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 16.1 mi away | 205 SOUTH WEST STREET, MOROCCO, IN, 47963 |
(219) 285-2664
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BENTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 16.2 mi away | 102 NORTH VAN BUREN AVENUE, FOWLER, IN, 47944 |
(765) 884-1720
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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 WATSEKA 2 NW, IL US, located 9.7 miles from Sheldon township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.7° | 15.5° | 24.1° | 2.07" | 5.4" |
| February | 37.4° | 18.4° | 27.9° | 1.98" | 4.7" |
| March | 49.6° | 28.5° | 39.1° | 2.42" | 1.6" |
| April | 62.3° | 38.3° | 50.3° | 3.65" | 0.3" |
| May | 73.5° | 50.2° | 61.8° | 4.41" | 0.0" |
| June | 82.1° | 59.8° | 70.9° | 5.02" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.8° | 62.7° | 73.7° | 4.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.2° | 60.0° | 71.6° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| September | 78.7° | 52.2° | 65.4° | 3.19" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.9° | 41.3° | 53.6° | 3.24" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.7° | 30.9° | 40.8° | 2.65" | 0.7" |
| December | 38.0° | 21.4° | 29.7° | 2.10" | 4.4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon village | Village | 2.9 mi | — |
| Raub CDP | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Iroquois village | Village | 6.7 mi | — |
| Woodland village | Village | 7.6 mi | — |
| Watseka city | City | 8.0 mi | — |
| Kentland town | Town | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1707569225. • 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.