Sheffield Population

1940–2026

4,858

2026 projection

17.5% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Sheffield. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,858+1012.12%
20254,757+1763.84%
20244,581+1172.62%
20234,464+1373.17%
20224,327+260.60%
20214,301+1664.01%
20204,135+922.28%
20194,043+1042.64%
20183,939+391.00%
20173,900+591.54%

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The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Sheffield is growing faster than Lorain County, Ohio, and the U.S.

  • Sheffield+14.0%
  • Lorain County+3.1%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Ohio+0.9%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Sheffield Demographics

48.3median age

Median age

Female52.3 yrs
Male45.3 yrs

Adults

3,786
1,183 seniors (65+) · 31% of adults2,603 other adults

Sex

Female 47.9% · 2,097Male 52.1% · 2,283

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 44 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Sheffield Income

$107,837median household income

Median household income

$107,837

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$63,164

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

1.7%

About 1 in 58 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Sheffield Marital Status

61% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married61%60%62%
Never married24%31%17%
Divorced11%9%14%
Widowed4%<1%7%
Separated0%0%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201