Population 5,245 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sheldon
Household size in Sheldon
| Period | Sheldon | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.58 | 2.55 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.15 | 2.55 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.95 | 2.47 | 2.56 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Sheldon are large by national standards, averaging 2.95 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has crept up from 2.88 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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
| Period | Sheldon | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.0 | 37.1 | 39.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.7 | 38.6 | 40.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 24.6 | 38.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −12.2 | +1.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Sheldon is young: half of its residents are under 24.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has dropped from 36.7 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Sheldon has the youngest population of any Mobile neighborhood.
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
| Period | Sheldon | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 15.2% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.3% | 13.0% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 15.2% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.5 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Sheldon: 15.8% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Mobile as a whole looks much the same. The single-parent share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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
Renters in Sheldon
| Period | Sheldon | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.1% | 37.1% | 28.9% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.8% | 38.9% | 30.8% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.8% | 42.7% | 31.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.2% | 42.3% | 29.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +5.2 pts | +0.9 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in Sheldon than nationally: 42.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 39.1% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the north. The renter share is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Sheldon | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.9% | 12.7% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 13.9% | 14.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 14.0% | 15.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 12.6% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Sheldon as nationally: 8.5%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Mobile as a whole (12.6%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national rate fell.
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
| Period | Sheldon | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1973 | 1980 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1995 | 1975 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1976 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1979 | 1986 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Sheldon is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1994, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the south has the oldest housing. Sheldon has newer homes than at least four in five Mobile neighborhoods.
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
| Period | Sheldon | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $781 | $766 | $716 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $837 | $849 | $785 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $940 | $944 | $858 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,249 | $1,127 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$468 | +$361 | +$375 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Sheldon costs $1,249 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in Mobile overall ($1,127). Rents are up $468 a month from 2006–10, a 60% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.0% of household income on rent, just over 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
Bachelor's degrees in Sheldon
| Period | Sheldon | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.2% | 26.9% | 23.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.5% | 29.0% | 24.3% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.8% | 30.7% | 26.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.3% | 32.1% | 29.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +5.2 pts | +5.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Sheldon than nationally: 27.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the center.
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
| Period | Sheldon | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 86.6% | 82.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.0% | 88.6% | 84.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 89.9% | 86.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.6% | 91.3% | 88.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Sheldon is above the national rate: 93.6% of adults have a diploma, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.2 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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
| Period | Sheldon | Mobile | Alabama | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 9.9% | 8.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.8% | 11.2% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 6.3% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.7% | 5.6% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −4.4 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Sheldon has been strong: just 1.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 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 | 2.95 | 24.6 | 15.8% | 42.2% | 8.5% | 1994 | $1,249 | 27.3% | 93.6% | 1.7% |
| Thornhill | 1.83 | 31.4 | 12.3% | 84.5% | 11.4% | 1994 | $1,335 | 29.1% | 93.0% | 2.5% |
| Reichlieu | 1.74 | 38.2 | 10.7% | 63.2% | 10.1% | 1983 | $945 | 37.9% | 95.1% | 1.6% |
| Second Creek | 2.80 | 32.8 | 15.9% | 45.6% | 2.3% | 2002 | $1,091 | 39.7% | 94.4% | 3.0% |
| Overton | 2.29 | 33.0 | 11.2% | 55.5% | 8.3% | 1990 | $1,151 | 45.8% | 95.7% | 6.6% |
| Yorkwood | 2.24 | 39.9 | 10.2% | 20.3% | 6.3% | 1998 | $1,506 | 32.9% | 98.6% | 1.1% |
| Berkleigh | 2.04 | 44.9 | 8.8% | 23.3% | 7.2% | 1993 | $1,223 | 41.4% | 95.7% | 2.1% |
| Westhill | 1.79 | 32.5 | 9.5% | 64.6% | 9.1% | 1986 | $951 | 38.9% | 92.4% | 1.6% |
| Claremont | 1.95 | 44.3 | 4.3% | 50.7% | 6.2% | 1981 | $1,302 | 41.9% | 97.0% | 5.6% |
| Baker | 2.48 | 39.0 | 4.8% | 5.4% | 4.7% | 1992 | $1,320 | 30.9% | 97.2% | 0.0% |
| Malibar Heights | 2.26 | 47.9 | 16.1% | 46.4% | 19.0% | 1982 | $983 | 43.1% | 95.1% | 3.5% |
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. 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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