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Sheffield

Pennsylvania · 1,132 residents · 1.752 sq mi
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Sheffield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,429. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,000. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
1,132
−11%since 2000
from 1,268 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
646 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+8%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5937899851K1K1990201020202024Sheffield
2024833
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,429
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,307 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,395
+46%since 2000
from $16,751 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.8%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.5%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+15%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,245)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(1,123)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(13)
Diversity Score
1
−60%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+91%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
5.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% 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
8.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.2%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheffield, Pennsylvania?

Sheffield, Pennsylvania has about 1,132 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheffield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sheffield, Pennsylvania earns about $41,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sheffield, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sheffield, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $64,000, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Sheffield, Pennsylvania?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sheffield, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sheffield, Pennsylvania?

About 20.5% of people in Sheffield, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sheffield, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sheffield, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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