Sheffield SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
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 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sheffield is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Sheffield is $133,841.
The median income in Sheffield is $39,733.
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 | 86 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 59 | 74 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 95 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 95 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sheffield Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sheffield
The current population in Sheffield is 9,340. The population has increased 2.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,340 | 0.1% |
| 2023 | 9,334 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 9,330 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 9,305 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 8,925 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 8,986 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 8,986 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 9,007 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 9,067 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 9,074 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 9,067 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 9,046 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 9,060 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 9,098 | -0.5% |
| 2010 | 9,141 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sheffield
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Sheffield is:
67.8% White with 6,330 White residents.
23.7% African American with 2,215 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 14 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 14 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 96 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 408 Two Or More residents.
2.8% Hispanic with 263 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sheffield | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.8% | 63.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 23.7% | 25.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 1.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 5.6% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sheffield
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Sheffield is 50.0% female with 4,673 female residents.
Sheffield is 50.0% male with 4,667 male residents.
| Gender | Sheffield | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 51.4% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.0% | 48.6% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sheffield for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Sheffield completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Sheffield completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Sheffield completed high school / ged.
28.0% of adults in Sheffield completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Sheffield completed associate's degree.
12.0% 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% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| 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
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14.8% of households in Sheffield earn Less than $10,000.
7.7% of households in Sheffield earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.0% of households in Sheffield earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Sheffield earn $25,000 to $34,999.
16.1% of households in Sheffield earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.6% of households in Sheffield earn $50,000 to $74,999.
8.8% of households in Sheffield earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.3% of households in Sheffield earn $100,000 to $149,999.
3.8% of households in Sheffield earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.6% of households in Sheffield earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sheffield | AL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.8% | 6.3% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.0% | 8.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 8.5% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.6% | 16.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.8% | 12.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.3% | 15.5% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.8% | 7.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.6% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
