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Iowa · 1,103 residents (2025 est.) · 5.568 sq mi
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Sheffield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,458. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $151,000. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,053
+13%since 2000
from 930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
189 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.2
+5%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,103 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8951K1K1K1K1990201020202024Sheffield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,458
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,594 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,215
+96%since 2000
from $16,980 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−5%since 2010
from 0.442 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$151,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.5%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+79%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sheffield on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(921)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(1,025)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(21)
Diversity Score6.5%(68)
Diversity Score
7
+171%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+132%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 14.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−90.4 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2017
from 78.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheffield, Iowa?

Sheffield, Iowa has about 1,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheffield, Iowa?

The typical household in Sheffield, Iowa earns about $54,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheffield, Iowa expensive?

In Sheffield, Iowa, the median home is worth about $151,000, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in Sheffield, Iowa?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sheffield, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheffield, Iowa?

About 13.4% of people in Sheffield, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheffield, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheffield, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 141 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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