NEIGHBORHOOD
Sheffield Neighbors
Illinois · Chicago · 10,577 residents · 0.538 sq mi
The short version
Sheffield Neighbors is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $178,204. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 89% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,117,260. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 129% more than the Chicago median. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Sheffield Neighbors; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
89% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
10,577
Population density
19,660 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
26.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$178,204
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$97,739
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.530
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.9%
Public administration11.8%
Information6.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
Retail trade4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$1,117,260
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,207
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
49.3%
50.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.3
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(8,075)
Black2.7%(288)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(918)
Asian7.3%(774)
Other4.9%(522)
Diversity Score50.1%(5,303)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(8,075)
Black2.7%(288)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(918)
Asian7.3%(774)
Other4.9%(522)
Diversity Score50.1%(5,303)
Diversity Score
50
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
89.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
41.6%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
27.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
21.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
27.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.1%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.5%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.5%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.3%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
75.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.8%
Female
50.2%
Foreign born
8.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois?
Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois has about 10,577 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois?
The typical household in Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois earns about $178,204 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois expensive?
In Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois, the median home is worth about $1,117,260, and the typical rent is about $2,207 a month.
How educated are people in Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois?
About 89.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois?
About 9.6% of people in Sheffield Neighbors, Chicago, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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ChicagoDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024