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Sheffield

Ohio · 3,982 residents · 10.743 sq mi
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Sheffield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,246. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value is $189,200. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% 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
3,982
+35%since 2000
from 2,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
371 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+16%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Sheffield
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,246
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,816 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,238
+8%since 2000
from $25,218 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.340
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,101
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+14%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(2,597)
Black4.2%(124)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(175)
Asian0.8%(24)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(750)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(3,404)
Black3.9%(154)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(242)
Asian2.7%(106)
Other1.7%(68)
Diversity Score32.5%(1,295)
Diversity Score
33
+28%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
0.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.9%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheffield, Ohio?

Sheffield, Ohio has about 3,982 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheffield, Ohio?

The typical household in Sheffield, Ohio earns about $64,246 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheffield, Ohio expensive?

In Sheffield, Ohio, the median home is worth about $189,200, and the typical rent is about $1,101 a month.

How educated are people in Sheffield, Ohio?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sheffield, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheffield, Ohio?

About 7.5% of people in Sheffield, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheffield, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheffield, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,039 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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