Sheldon, WI population by race
The table below shows Sheldon's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 218 | 87.55% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 3.21% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 23 | 9.24% |
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Sheldon population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Sheldon has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Sheldon's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Sheldon population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 87.55% are white, 3.21% are Black or African American and 9.24% are multiracial.
Sheldon 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the village.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Sheldon is White with a population of 218 (87.55% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 23 (9.24% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Sheldon, WI
By ethnicity, 4 (1.61% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 245 (98.39% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Sheldon, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 216 (88.16% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Sheldon, WI Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Sheldon's Non-Hispanic population.
Sheldon Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 216 | 88.16% |
| Black or African American alone | 8 | 3.27% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 21 | 8.57% |
Among the Hispanic population in Sheldon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2 (50% of the total Hispanic population).
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Sheldon, WI Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Sheldon's Hispanic population.
Sheldon Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2 | 50.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 2 | 50.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Sheldon, WI is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.61% of Sheldon population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Sheldon, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 2 (50% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Sheldon, WI have?
Sheldon, WI has 8 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 3.21% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Sheldon is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Sheldon, WI?
With 98.39% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Sheldon.
That being said, with a 3.21% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Sheldon.
What is the majority race in Sheldon, WI?
With a population of 218 (87.55% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Sheldon.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Sheldon, with 3.21% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
