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Sheffield

Pennsylvania · 1,011 residents · 1.752 sq mi
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Sheffield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,114. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 257 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,800. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,011
−20%since 2000
from 1,268 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
577 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+4%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5937899851K1K1990201020202024Sheffield
2024833
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,114
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,307 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,102
+14%since 2000
from $16,751 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$514
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+79%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sheffield on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(965)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(43)
Diversity Score
4
+55%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+56%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.6%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sheffield, Pennsylvania?

Sheffield, Pennsylvania has about 1,011 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sheffield, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sheffield, Pennsylvania earns about $40,114 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 $96,800, and the typical rent is about $514 a month.

How educated are people in Sheffield, Pennsylvania?

About 21.3% 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 29.7% 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 301 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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