Demographics & People — Sheldahl, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 348 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
| Median Age | 36.0 |
| Total Households | 126 |
| Family Households | 88 |
| Average Household Size | 2.76 |
| Diversity Index | 0.0 (relatively homogeneous) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 344 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 157 |
| Norwegian | 92 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 88 |
| English | 61 |
| Irish | 26 |
| Scottish | 19 |
| Other groups | 14 |
| Swedish | 13 |
| Dutch | 11 |
| American | 8 |
Language
| English Only | 320 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 323 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 6 |
| Population 18+ | 276 |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sheldahl, Iowa.