Demographics & People — Sheffield, Alabama
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 9,334 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~9,400 |
| Median Age | 45.8 |
| Total Households | 4,386 |
| Family Households | 2,156 |
| Average Household Size | 2.12 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,318 |
| Black or African American | 2,466 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 186 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 2,888 |
| American | 2,623 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,768 |
| English | 1,051 |
| Irish | 880 |
| German | 440 |
| Scottish | 201 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 190 |
| Italian | 84 |
| French (except Basque) | 78 |
Language
| English Only | 8,848 |
| Spanish | 142 |
| Population 5+ | 8,993 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 527 |
| Population 18+ | 7,568 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 19.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.6% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sheffield, Alabama.