This was 6.5 percent lower than the state average of 41.1 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 5,178.
91.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sheldon for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 280 | 8.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 975 | 28.2 |
| GED or alternative credential | 204 | 5.9 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 259 | 7.5 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 546 | 15.8 |
| Associate's degree | 458 | 13.2 |
| Bachelor's degree | 556 | 16.1 |
| Master's degree | 149 | 4.3 |
| Professional school degree | 33 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 0 | 0 |
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