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Sheffield

Iowa · 1,172 residents · 5.568 sq mi
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Sheffield has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,400. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,172
+26%since 2000
from 930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
210 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 167 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+1%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8951K1K1K1K1990201020202024Sheffield
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,594 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,374
+38%since 2000
from $16,980 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+20%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(921)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(22)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,143)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other1.5%(17)
Diversity Score7.6%(89)
Diversity Score
8
+215%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheffield, Iowa?

Sheffield, Iowa has about 1,172 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheffield, Iowa?

The typical household in Sheffield, Iowa earns about $51,250 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 $95,400, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Sheffield, Iowa?

About 20.3% 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 14.8% 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 22 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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