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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sheffield

Alabama · 9,652 residents · 6.989 sq mi
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Sheffield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,673. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value is $62,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,652
−7%since 1990
from 10,380 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,381 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 1,485 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+5%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K9K10K10K11K1990201020202024Sheffield
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,673
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,134 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,022
+51%since 1990
from $10,595 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$62,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$383
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
63.4%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.7% in 1990
36.6% rent
2.4
+11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(7,793)
Black23.8%(2,468)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(65)
Asian0.2%(20)
Diversity Score48.4%(5,026)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(6,798)
Black26.1%(2,517)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(145)
Asian0.3%(27)
Diversity Score52%(5,018)
52
+7%since 1990
from 48 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.5%
+3.9 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.0%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−11%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheffield, Alabama?

Sheffield, Alabama has about 9,652 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sheffield, Alabama?

The typical household in Sheffield, Alabama earns about $26,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheffield, Alabama expensive?

In Sheffield, Alabama, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in Sheffield, Alabama?

About 17.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sheffield, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheffield, Alabama?

About 18.7% of people in Sheffield, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheffield, Alabama grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheffield, Alabama has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 728 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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