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Sheldon, TX
Census-designated place in Harris County, Texas.
Population
2,208
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
889
ZIP codes
0
Sheldon and its ZIP codes
Sheldon at a glance
- Sheldon is about 7.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,750 a year, 12% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- Median rent is $1,756 a month.
Local data for Sheldon, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sheldon, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,750
Poverty rate
0.8%
Median rent
$1,756/mo
Homeownership
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher
7.3%
Median age
27.9
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,322), Honduran Americans (165), Irish Americans (50).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Harris County. PPP loans are for Sheldon.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$91,491
2,458,604 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,991
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$25.97B
FY 2026, $5,489 per person
How people get to work
Sheldon, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.5%
- Carpooled19.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other9.1%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sheldon, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
1,636
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
206,279
16.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 41°F
64.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sheldon, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
12.5%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
30.3%
U.S. 11.1% +19.2 pts
Cities near Sheldon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BarrettCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 6.4 |
| ChannelviewCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 14.4 |
| HighlandsCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 4.9 |
| CrosbyCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2.2 |
| CloverleafCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.1 |
| AtascocitaCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 23.9 |
| Jacinto CityCity | 9.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Galena ParkCity | 10 mi | 4.8 |
| Deer ParkCity | 11 mi | 10.5 |
| HumbleCity | 12 mi | 9.9 |
| BaytownCity | 13 mi | 40.5 |
| La PorteCity | 14 mi | 18.6 |
| Mont BelvieuCity | 15 mi | 17.8 |
| PasadenaCity | 15 mi | 43.7 |
| Morgan's PointCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| South HoustonCity | 15 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sheldon, TX in?
- Sheldon is in Harris County, Texas.
- What is the population of Sheldon, TX?
- About 2,208 people live in Sheldon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sheldon?
- Nearby places include Barrett (3.6 mi), Channelview (5 mi), Highlands (5.4 mi), Crosby (5.5 mi), Cloverleaf (6.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023