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{{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement |official_name = Sheldon, North Dakota |settlement_type = [[City]] |nickname = |motto = <!-- Images ---------------> |image_skyline = Sheldon, North Dakota 06-08-2008.jpg |imagesize = |image_caption = |image_flag = |image_seal = <!-- Maps -----------------> |image_map = ND Ransom County Sheldon.svg |mapsize = 250px |map_caption = Location of Sheldon, North Dakota |image_map1 = |mapsize1 = |map_caption1 = <!-- Location -------------> |subdivision_type = Country |subdivision_name = United States |subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]] |subdivision_name1 = [[North Dakota]] |subdivision_type2 = [[List of counties in North Dakota|County]] |subdivision_name2 = [[Ransom County, North Dakota|Ransom]] <!-- Government -----------> |government_footnotes = |government_type = |leader_title = |leader_name = |leader_title1 = |leader_name1 = |established_title = |established_date = <!-- Area -----------------> |unit_pref = Imperial |area_footnotes = <ref name="TigerWebMapServer">{{cite web|title=ArcGIS REST Services Directory|url=https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=September 20, 2022}}</ref> |area_magnitude = |area_total_km2 = 1.06 |area_land_km2 = 1.06 |area_water_km2 = 0.00 |area_total_sq_mi = 0.41 |area_land_sq_mi = 0.41 |area_water_sq_mi = 0.00 <!-- Population -----------> |population_as_of = [[2020 United States census|2020]] |population_est = 93 |pop_est_as_of = 2022 |pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="USCensusEst2022"/> |population_footnotes = <ref name="2020 Census (City)"/> |population_total = 95 |population_density_km2 = 89.79 |population_density_sq_mi = 232.27 <!-- General information --> |timezone = [[Central Time Zone|Central (CST)]] |utc_offset = -6 |timezone_DST = CDT |utc_offset_DST = -5 |elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> |elevation_m = 328 |elevation_ft = 1076 |coordinates = {{coord|46|35|18|N|97|29|40|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}} |postal_code_type = [[ZIP code]] |postal_code = 58068 |area_code = [[Area code 701|701]] |blank_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]] |blank_info = 38-72180 |blank1_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID |blank1_info = 1036260<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|1036260}}</ref> |website = |footnotes = }} '''Sheldon''' is a city in [[Ransom County, North Dakota|Ransom County]], [[North Dakota]], United States. The population was 95 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]].<ref name="2020 Census (City)">{{cite web|title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/profile/Sheldon_city,_North_Dakota?g=160XX00US3872180 |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 18, 2023}}</ref> Sheldon was founded in 1882. ==History== The city is named after an early landowner. In 1905, the Masonic [[Mizpah Lodge Building]] was built. In 1906, a controversial [[artesian well]] was drilled in the community.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cdoDAAAAMBAJ|title=Popular Mechanics|last=Magazines|first=Hearst|date=October 1, 1917|publisher=Hearst Magazines|language=en}}</ref> ==Geography== According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the city has a total area of {{convert|0.22|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=June 14, 2012|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125061959/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|archivedate=January 25, 2012}}</ref> The community is located at the junction of County Roads 136 and 3727, southeast of [[Enderlin, North Dakota|Enderlin]]. ==Demographics== {{US Census population |1890= 258 |1900= 318 |1910= 358 |1920= 321 |1930= 327 |1940= 281 |1950= 267 |1960= 221 |1970= 192 |1980= 173 |1990= 149 |2000= 135 |2010= 116 |2020= 95 |estyear=2022 |estimate=93 |estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2022">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html |date=December 18, 2023|title=City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=December 18, 2023}}</ref> |align-fn=center |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|author=United States Census Bureau|author-link=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 30, 2014}}</ref><br>2020 Census<ref name="2020 Census (City)"/> }} ===2010 census=== As of the [[census]] of 2010, there were 116 people, 50 households, and 34 families residing in the city. The [[population density]] was {{convert|527.3|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 61 housing units at an average density of {{convert|277.3|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.8% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.7% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], and 3.4% from two or more races. There were 50 households, of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 4.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.0% were non-families. 28.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age in the city was 42.7 years. 23.3% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 27.6% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 51.7% male and 48.3% female. ===2000 census=== As of the [[census]] of 2000, there were 135 people, 62 households, and 30 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|680.8|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 71 housing units at an average density of {{convert|358.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 94.07% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 2.96% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.48% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.48% from two or more races. There were 62 households, out of which 24.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 37.1% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.6% were non-families. 48.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 3.27. In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.4% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 20.0% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 125.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.2 males. The median income for a household in the city was $25,625, and the median income for a family was $50,250. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $21,250 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $14,671. There were 6.5% of families and 16.8% of the population living below the [[poverty line]], including 20.5% of under eighteens and 32.1% of those over 64. ==Notable people== <!-- Note: 路 Only people who already have a Wikipedia article may appear here. This establishes notability. 路 The article must mention how they are associated with <city name>, whether born, raised, or residing. 路 The fact of their association should have a reliable source cited. 路 Alphabetical by last name please. 路 All others will be deleted. --> * [[Thomas McGrath (poet)|Thomas McGrath]], poet and educator * [[Lynn Nelson (baseball)|Lynn Nelson]], Major League Baseball pitcher ==References== {{Reflist}} {{Ransom County, North Dakota}} {{Authority control}} [[Category:Cities in Ransom County, North Dakota]] [[Category:Cities in North Dakota]] [[Category:Populated places established in 1882]]
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