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Sheffield

Ohio · 4,135 residents · 10.743 sq mi
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Sheffield is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,477. Population has grown 40% since 2000. Median home value is $226,000. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 44% more than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,135
+40%since 2000
from 2,949 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
385 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+30%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Sheffield
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,477
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,816 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,684
+61%since 2000
from $25,218 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $153,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,307
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(3,460)
Black3.5%(145)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(239)
Asian2.9%(118)
Other2.7%(113)
Diversity Score34.1%(1,409)
Diversity Score
34
+34%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheffield, Ohio?

Sheffield, Ohio has about 4,135 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheffield, Ohio?

The typical household in Sheffield, Ohio earns about $83,477 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 $226,000, and the typical rent is about $1,307 a month.

How educated are people in Sheffield, Ohio?

About 27.3% 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 4.6% 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 2,192 residents, a change of about 113 percent over that period.

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