Sheldon, TX is a small community located in Harris County with a population of 2,176 and a population density of 563 people per square mile. It is an ideal place for those looking for the quaintness of small-town living without sacrificing proximity to Houston and other big cities in the area. The town boasts numerous local businesses including cafes, restaurants, salons, and shops as well as year-round outdoor activities like fishing, camping, and biking trails. Sheldon also offers plenty of local sporting events such as youth baseball tournaments at Weis Park, disc golfing at Veterans Memorial Park, and basketball games at the Sheldon ISD athletic facility. Additionally, there are various organizations that serve the community such as Sheldon Lions Club and 4H clubs which regularly provide educational programs about nature conservation and agricultural practices.
The population in Sheldon is 2,176. There are 869 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sheldon is 27.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sheldon is 3.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sheldon
- 54.2% are married
- 3.6% are divorced
- 29.7% are married with children
- 15.8% have children, but are single
Race in Sheldon
- 13.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 85.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander