Sheffield township is located in Lorain County Ohio. Sheffield township has a 2024 population of 3,923. Sheffield township is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,962 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheffield township is $54,963 with a poverty rate of 23.82%. The median age in Sheffield township is 37 years: 40 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheffield township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,872 | 72.93% |
| Two or more races | 649 | 16.48% |
| Black or African American | 296 | 7.52% |
| Other race | 99 | 2.51% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.46% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,649 | 2.39 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Non Family | 795 | 1.18 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Married | 434 | 3.24 | 87.1 | 12.9 |
| Female | 238 | 3.31 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Male | 182 | 4.39 | 43.4 | 56.6 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
59.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 403 | 15.24% |
| Associates Degree | 266 | 10.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 231 | 8.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 1.17% |
| High School Graduate | 1,105 | 41.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100 | 3.78% |
| Some College | 508 | 19.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,899 | 1,613 | 176 |
| Hispanic | 338 | 197 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 224 | 162 | 28 |
| Black | 217 | 176 | 40 |
| Other Race | 46 | 11 | 0 |
| Asian | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,952 | $96,205 | $49,583 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,456 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,219 | $38,182 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,083 | $36,944 | $23,000 |
| Overall | $35,605 | $40,085 | $28,103 |
| Some College | $37,639 | $39,750 | $30,978 |
$35,605
Average Earnings
$40,085
Average Male
$28,103
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.46% of Sheffield township residents speak only English, while 11.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,392 | 484 | 20.23% |
| Hispanic | 696 | 283 | 40.66% |
| Black | 296 | 102 | 34.46% |
| Multiple | 648 | 82 | 12.65% |
23.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.95%
Male Poverty Rate
29.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheffield township is Hispanic, with 40.66% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheffield township is Multiple, with 12.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.99% |
| High School | 23.71% |
| Some College | 7.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 20% |
| Male Employed | 11.02% |
| Female Employed | 10.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,625 | $61,484 |
| Households | $44,065 | $54,963 |
| Married Families | $84,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,675 | $45,016 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
277
Number of Veterans
245
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 77 |
| First Gulf War | 45 |
| Second Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 142 |
| 65 to 74 | 72 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 227 | 9.87% |
| Black | 29 | 11.55% |
| Hispanic | 18 | 4.51% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 5.74% |
| Native American | 4 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.95%
Born in Sheffield township
96.98%
Native Born
3.02%
Foreign Born
1.12%
Non Citizen
1.9%
Naturalized
96.98% of Sheffield township residents were born in the United States, with 78.95% having been born in Ohio. 1.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,873 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 3,883 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2027 | 3,893 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2026 | 3,903 | -10 | -0.26% |
| 2025 | 3,913 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 3,923 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 3,933 | -10 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 3,943 | -18 | -0.45% |
| 2021 | 3,961 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2020 | 3,962 | 319 | 8.76% |
| 2019 | 3,643 | -19 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 3,662 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2017 | 3,668 | -17 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 3,685 | -10 | -0.27% |
| 2015 | 3,695 | -15 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 3,710 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 3,715 | 7 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 3,708 | -15 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 3,723 | -13 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 3,736 | 0 | 0% |