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Sheffield, AL


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Sheffield, Alabama

Sheffield, Alabama, in Colbert county, is 42 miles W of Decatur, Alabama (center to center) and 109 miles SW of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is located in the Florence metropolitan area. Sheffield has a population of 9,652.

The People and Families of Sheffield

In Sheffield, about 50% of adults are married. Looking at Sheffield, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in the city, in comparison to similar cities. You'll feel comfortable in Sheffield if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sheffield had a median family income of $33,877.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Sheffield Housing

Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Sheffield.

Commuting

In Sheffield, 98% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

High Points

Sheffield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySheffield Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Sheffield Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 19%Sheffield Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 19%Sheffield Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Sheffield, AL

Comparing Sheffield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens99
Age of the Population88
Racial Diversity89
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Well-Paid Single Women37
Well-Paid Single Men25
Male Share of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married33
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times79
Walking and Biking to Work37
Public Transportation Use27
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes104
Affordability of Rents105
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime56
Low Property Crime23

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