Sheffield, AL
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Sheffield, Alabama Summary
Life in Sheffield research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Sheffield over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sheffield:
The population in Sheffield is 9,330.
The median home value in Sheffield is $116,822.
The median income in Sheffield is $39,666.
The cost of living in Sheffield is 82 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Sheffield is $765.
The unemployment rate in Sheffield is 3.8%.
The poverty rate in Sheffield is 23.9%.
The average high in Sheffield is 71.8° and the average low is 49.6°.
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Sheffield, AL Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Sheffield summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sheffield. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alabama. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sheffield is 82 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sheffield is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Sheffield is $116,822.
The median income in Sheffield is $39,666.
Sheffield's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sheffield Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sheffield | Alabama | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 88 | 100 | |
| Services | 90 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 80 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 52 | 69 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 | |
Sheffield, AL Weather
The average high in Sheffield is 71.8° and the average low is 49.6°.
There are 79.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 56.8 inches of precipitation each year with 1.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sheffield |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 56.8 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Sheffield, AL Photos
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Sheffield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sheffield
The current population in Sheffield is 9,330. The population has increased 2.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 9,330 | 3.8% |
| 2021 | 8,986 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 9,007 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 9,067 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 9,074 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 9,067 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 9,046 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 9,060 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 9,098 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 9,141 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sheffield
Sheffield is:
70.9% White with 6,612 White residents.
23.1% African American with 2,156 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 43 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 63 Other residents.
2.9% Two Or More with 266 Two Or More residents.
2.0% Hispanic with 190 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sheffield | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.9% | 64.6% | 58.9% |
| African American | 23.1% | 26.2% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.4% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 4.6% | 18.7% |
Gender in Sheffield
Sheffield is 49.5% female with 4,618 female residents.
Sheffield is 50.5% male with 4,712 male residents.
| Gender | Sheffield | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.5% | 51.4% | 50.4% |
| Male | 50.5% | 48.6% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sheffield for adults over 25
5.0% of adults in Sheffield completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Sheffield completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Sheffield completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Sheffield completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Sheffield completed associate's degree.
11.0% of adults in Sheffield completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Sheffield completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Sheffield completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Sheffield completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sheffield | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 17.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sheffield, Alabama
12.5% of households in Sheffield earn Less than $10,000.
8.9% of households in Sheffield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.9% of households in Sheffield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.5% of households in Sheffield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Sheffield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.8% of households in Sheffield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.8% of households in Sheffield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
8.4% of households in Sheffield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Sheffield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.4% of households in Sheffield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sheffield | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.5% | 6.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8.9% | 5.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.9% | 9.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.5% | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 12.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.8% | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.8% | 12.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.4% | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
