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Sheffield, Illinois

Sheffield, Illinois, in Bureau county, is 45 miles E of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 113 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 946.

The People and Families of Sheffield

In Sheffield, about 62% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Sheffield if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sheffield had a median family income of $42,273.

Sheffield Housing

Owners occupy 83% of the housing units in Sheffield. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Sheffield, 93% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Sheffield tends to be by car.

Comparative Profile of Sheffield, IL

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens910
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men63
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity23
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income64
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times45
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
People Living Alone55
Affordability of Rents45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
Housing Recently Built11
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