Population 2,860 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sheldon Charter Oak
Household size in Sheldon Charter Oak
| Period | Sheldon Charter Oak | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.11 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.06 | 2.49 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.93 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.40 | −0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in Sheldon Charter Oak are small: just 1.93 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.33 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Only two of Hartford's 14 neighborhoods have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sheldon Charter Oak
| Period | Sheldon Charter Oak | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.7 | 40.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.6 | 41.2 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.4 | 41.9 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.1 | 41.9 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.6 | +1.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.1, Sheldon Charter Oak is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sheldon Charter Oak
| Period | Sheldon Charter Oak | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.5% | 11.4% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 12.1% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 11.0% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | −0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Sheldon Charter Oak: 21.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sheldon Charter Oak
Renters in Sheldon Charter Oak
| Period | Sheldon Charter Oak | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.3% | 31.0% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 97.1% | 32.4% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 92.5% | 33.7% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 94.8% | 32.7% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.7 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Sheldon Charter Oak: 94.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 18.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Few Hartford neighborhoods have a higher share of renters: only two of 14.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sheldon Charter Oak
| Period | Sheldon Charter Oak | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 8.0% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 8.2% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 9.2% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sheldon Charter Oak: 18.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Only one other Hartford neighborhood has a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sheldon Charter Oak
| Period | Sheldon Charter Oak | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1964 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1965 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1966 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Sheldon Charter Oak is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Compared with other Hartford neighborhoods, though, Sheldon Charter Oak has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sheldon Charter Oak
| Period | Sheldon Charter Oak | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $831 | $1,014 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $881 | $1,114 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,069 | $1,229 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,270 | $1,559 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$439 | +$545 | +$575 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sheldon Charter Oak costs $1,270 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 27.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sheldon Charter Oak
Bachelor's degrees in Sheldon Charter Oak
| Period | Sheldon Charter Oak | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 35.0% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 36.2% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.1% | 39.1% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 43.8% | 41.8% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +28.3 pts | +6.8 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Sheldon Charter Oak than nationally: 43.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Hartford area. Of Hartford's 14 neighborhoods, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sheldon Charter Oak
| Period | Sheldon Charter Oak | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.4% | 88.3% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.6% | 89.6% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.9% | 90.7% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.5% | 91.8% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +3.5 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Sheldon Charter Oak never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Compared with other Hartford neighborhoods, though, Sheldon Charter Oak has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sheldon Charter Oak
| Period | Sheldon Charter Oak | Hartford area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.2% | 9.5% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 5.7% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 5.2% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −12.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sheldon Charter Oak runs well above the national rate: 7.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Compared with other Hartford neighborhoods, though, Sheldon Charter Oak has lower unemployment than most. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sheldon Charter Oak compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Charter Oak | 1.93 | 32.1 | 21.0% | 94.8% | 18.9% | 1957 | $1,270 | 43.8% | 78.5% | 7.9% |
| Downtown Hartford | 1.39 | 31.1 | 5.8% | 96.7% | 19.8% | 1960 | $1,669 | 64.4% | 92.3% | 6.4% |
| Frog Hollow | 2.32 | 34.0 | 29.0% | 98.0% | 16.9% | 1952 | $1,225 | 17.4% | 66.0% | 14.9% |
| Barry Square | 2.43 | 30.1 | 24.9% | 77.9% | 17.1% | 1947 | $1,208 | 12.0% | 65.2% | 10.9% |
| South End Hartford | 2.83 | 39.7 | 15.1% | 54.9% | 9.7% | 1944 | $1,322 | 12.2% | 68.6% | 7.1% |
| Asylum Hill | 1.87 | 37.4 | 18.9% | 88.1% | 16.8% | 1952 | $1,081 | 21.5% | 73.3% | 16.1% |
| Clay Arsenal | 2.60 | 28.3 | 37.6% | 91.5% | 7.9% | 1972 | $1,118 | 6.5% | 74.6% | 18.6% |
| Behind The Rocks | 2.58 | 37.2 | 21.4% | 60.0% | 6.7% | 1945 | $1,259 | 10.2% | 74.0% | 10.6% |
| Parkville | 2.44 | 32.0 | 30.7% | 85.7% | 11.3% | 1942 | $1,343 | 19.1% | 79.0% | 8.6% |
| Upper Albany | 2.47 | 35.0 | 36.0% | 84.7% | 15.0% | 1950 | $1,275 | 15.2% | 77.7% | 6.9% |
| West End | 2.03 | 41.5 | 9.4% | 72.2% | 12.0% | 1942 | $1,351 | 47.6% | 86.0% | 2.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sheldon Charter Oak. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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