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Sheffield

Illinois · 926 residents · 1.165 sq mi
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Sheffield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $76,400. Households here earn about 34% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
926
−2%since 2000
from 946 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
795 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 812 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
−1%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7087938799641K1990201020202024Sheffield
2024874
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,528 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,264
+14%since 2000
from $17,723 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$812
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $479 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+36%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(929)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(895)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.4%(59)
Diversity Score
6
+168%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+16%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.3%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheffield, Illinois?

Sheffield, Illinois has about 926 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheffield, Illinois?

The typical household in Sheffield, Illinois earns about $37,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheffield, Illinois expensive?

In Sheffield, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,400, and the typical rent is about $812 a month.

How educated are people in Sheffield, Illinois?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sheffield, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheffield, Illinois?

About 14.0% of people in Sheffield, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheffield, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheffield, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 25 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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