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Sheldon, Illinois, in Iroquois county, is 43 miles NW of Lafayette, Indiana (center to center) and 75 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village contains a population of approximately 1,232.
In Sheldon, about 54% of adults are married. There are plenty of young children in Sheldon.
In 2000, Sheldon had a median family income of $38,750.
Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Sheldon.
Sheldon has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 76% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side.
In Sheldon, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Sheldon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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