State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,268.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.46%
Growth Since 2010
-2.43%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Sheffield, Alabama Population 2021
8,819
Sheffield is a city located in Colbert County Alabama. With a 2020 population of 8,819, it is the 74th largest city in Alabama and the 3366th largest city in the United States . Sheffield is currently declining at a rate of -0.46% annually and its population has decreased by -2.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,039 in 2010. Sheffield reached it's highest population of 13,491 in 1960. Spanning over 7 miles, Sheffield has a population density of 1,268 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sheffield is $53,266 with a poverty rate of 24.40%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $645 per month, and the median house value is $90,000. The median age in Sheffield is 44.9 years, 41.8 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
Sheffield Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheffield was:
- White: 71.49%
- Black or African American: 24.86%
- Two or more races: 2.39%
- Other race: 0.42%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.39%
- Native American: 0.33%
- Asian: 0.11%
The current population of Sheffield, Alabama is 8,819 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,942.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 9,039.
Sheffield, Alabama Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,424 | 71.49% |
| Black or African American | 2,234 | 24.86% |
| Two or More Races | 215 | 2.39% |
| Some Other Race | 38 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.11% |
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Sheffield Population by Race
Sheffield Population Pyramid $2021
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Sheffield Population by Age
Sheffield Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,046 | 2.21 | 57.7 |
| Non Family | 1,806 | 1.12 | 47.2 |
| Married | 1,367 | 2.71 | 75.3 |
| Female | 679 | 3.65 | 48 |
| Male | 194 | 3.88 | 64.9 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
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Sheffield Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 342 | 5.26% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 895 | 13.75% |
| High School Graduate | 2,159 | 33.18% |
| Some College | 1,294 | 19.89% |
| Associates Degree | 527 | 8.10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 839 | 12.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 451 | 6.93% |
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Sheffield Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sheffield Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,873 | 4,122 | 1,149 |
| Black | 1,367 | 974 | 131 |
| Hispanic | 121 | 62 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 55 | 3 |
| Other Race | 38 | 2 | |
| Islander | 35 | 35 | |
| Native American | 29 | 12 | |
| Asian | 10 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 23.58%.
Sheffield Educational Attainment by Race
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$30,075
Average Earnings
$37,389
Average Male
$24,640
Average Female
Sheffield Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sheffield Language by Age
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Sheffield Language
97.64% of Sheffield residents speak only English, while 2.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.57% of the population.
Sheffield Language
Sheffield Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,236 | 1,034 | 16.58% |
| Black | 2,219 | 940 | 42.36% |
| Multiple | 214 | 159 | 74.30% |
| Hispanic | 208 | 33 | 15.87% |
| Other | 38 | 33 | 86.84% |
| Native | 29 | 17 | 58.62% |
24.40%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.34%
Male Poverty Rate
27.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sheffield
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheffield is Other, with 86.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheffield is Hispanic, with 15.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.05%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.04%.
Sheffield Poverty
Sheffield Poverty Rate by Education
Sheffield Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
40.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Sheffield Married by Age and Sex
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Sheffield Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Sheffield Marital Status by Race
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Sheffield Marital Status
Sheffield Veterans by War
Sheffield Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 432 | 8.03% |
| Black | 82 | 5.21% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 18.42% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 9.09% |
| Asian | 3 | 30.00% |
Sheffield Veterans by Race
Sheffield Veterans by Education
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11.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sheffield Veterans by Education
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49.6%
Labor Force Participation
47%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
Sheffield Employment by Age
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Sheffield Employment by Race
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Sheffield Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.46%
Native Born
1.54%
Foreign Born
1.02%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.46% of Sheffield residents were born in the United States, with 76.80% having been born in Alabama. 1.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Sheffield Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,819 | -41 | -0.46% |
| 2020 | 8,860 | -41 | -0.46% |
| 2019 | 8,901 | -41 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 8,942 | -29 | -0.32% |
| 2017 | 8,971 | -39 | -0.43% |
| 2016 | 9,010 | -53 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 9,063 | -22 | -0.24% |
| 2014 | 9,085 | 25 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 9,060 | 36 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 9,024 | 25 | 0.28% |
| 2011 | 8,999 | -43 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 9,042 | -610 | -0.65% |
| 2000 | 9,652 | -728 | -0.72% |
| 1990 | 10,380 | -1,523 | -1.36% |
| 1980 | 11,903 | -1,212 | -0.96% |
| 1970 | 13,115 | -376 | -0.28% |
| 1960 | 13,491 | 2,724 | 2.28% |
| 1950 | 10,767 | 2,834 | 3.10% |
| 1940 | 7,933 | 1,712 | 2.46% |
| 1930 | 6,221 | -461 | -0.71% |
| 1920 | 6,682 | 1,817 | 3.22% |
| 1910 | 4,865 | 1,532 | 3.85% |
| 1900 | 3,333 | 602 | 2.01% |
| 1890 | 2,731 | 0.00% |