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Sheldon, SC
Census-designated place in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
Population
610
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
140
ZIP codes
0
Sheldon and its ZIP codes
Sheldon at a glance
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $45,000 (83% below South Carolina).
Local data for Sheldon, SC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sheldon, SC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
2.3%
Median home value
$45,000
Homeownership
89.4%
Bachelor's or higher
7.1%
Median age
27.0
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (21), Irish Americans (14).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaufort County. PPP loans are for Sheldon.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,232
72,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$85,327
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.23B
FY 2026, $11,913 per person
How people get to work
Sheldon, SC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sheldon, SC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
826
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28,198
39.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 36°F
53.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sheldon, SC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.7%
U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near Sheldon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| YemasseeTown | 3.2 mi | 10.9 |
| LobecoCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 2.6 |
| SeabrookCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 5.5 |
| DaleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.4 |
| CoosawhatchieCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.6 |
| Laurel BayCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 4.2 |
| BeaufortCity | 11 mi | 24.5 |
| GillisonvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| RidgelandTown | 12 mi | 48.3 |
| BurtonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.3 |
| Shell PointCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| Port RoyalTown | 18 mi | 17 |
| JacksonboroCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 14.5 |
| IslandtonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.8 |
| WalterboroCity | 23 mi | 7 |
| FurmanTown | 24 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheldon, SC in?
- Sheldon is in Beaufort County, South Carolina.
- What is the population of Sheldon, SC?
- About 610 people live in Sheldon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheldon?
- Nearby places include Yemassee (3.2 mi), Lobeco (4.9 mi), Seabrook (5.6 mi), Dale (6.4 mi), Coosawhatchie (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023