Port SheldonMI
A town of 5,254. Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns.
What makes Port Sheldon stand out
The 3 things Port Sheldon does most differently from other towns.
Port Sheldon has grown 22.8% since 2010
4,240 people in 2010; 5,254 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Port Sheldon’s report card
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The data
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Healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Port Sheldon beats the Michigan average on 14 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Port Sheldon | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.1% | 10.2% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.3% | 8.7% |
7% of Port Sheldon is conserved land
18 miles of trails across 8 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Hemlock Crossing | 6.1 mi | 299 |
| 2. VanBuren Street Dunes Open Space | 3.6 mi | 120 |
| 3. Port Sheldon Natural Area | 3 mi | 440 |
Most working residents commute out of Port Sheldon
Most working residents leave Port Sheldon for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Holland (18%), Holland (17%) and Zeeland (10%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Where working residents work
Port Sheldon’s public schools outperform 85% of Michigan districts
The public schools Port Sheldon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Michigan’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon Woods Elementary School | PK–5 | 145 | B+ |
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Port Sheldon has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 87 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
98% of working residents leave Port Sheldon for work
Where Port Sheldon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Port Sheldon
Civil township in Michigan, United States
Port Sheldon Township is a civil township of Ottawa County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, the township population was 5,206.
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- Population
- 5,206
- Area
- 23 sq mi
- Elevation
- 594 ft
Port Sheldon’s neighbors
3 towns share a border with Port Sheldon.