Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sheffield Lake, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,966

Median Agei

44.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.1%7,542

Hispanic/Latino

10.1%907

Two or More

3%265

Black

1.7%150

Other

0.6%56

Asian

0.4%35

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.4%497

High School Diploma

31.3%2,101

Some College (<1 yr)

8.9%596

Some College (1+ yr)

16.8%1,129

Associate's Degree

11%740

Bachelor's Degree

13.2%888

Master's Degree

4.6%308

Doctorate

0.4%28

HS or Higher

93.5%

BA or Higher

18.2%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$167,000

Median Renti

$1,054

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.1%3,009

Renter-Occupied

31.9%1,408

Total Units

4,699

Homeownership

68.1%

Vacancy Rate

Home Values

Under $50K

2%59

$50K–$100K

17.8%537

$100K–$150K

19.4%584

$150K–$200K

36.9%1,111

$200K–$300K

19.4%585

$300K–$500K

3.4%101

$1M+

1.1%32

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

488

$1,000–$1,250

502

$1,250–$1,500

142

$1,500–$2,000

106

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.3%14

2000–2009

2.2%102

1990–1999

10.6%497

1980–1989

5.9%279

1970–1979

21.7%1,018

1960–1969

21.2%995

1950–1959

26.2%1,231

1940–1949

5.3%250

1939 or earlier

6.7%313

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

76.4%3,373

Electricity

13.5%598

Other

4.3%188

Bottled/LP Gas

3.9%171

No Fuel

2%87

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,632

Mean Household Incomei

$76,997

Per Capita Incomei

$38,035

Poverty Ratei

14.7%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

4,964

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.9%174

$10K–$15K

0.6%28

$15K–$20K

3.1%139

$20K–$25K

3.2%140

$25K–$30K

9.2%405

$30K–$35K

3.4%149

$35K–$40K

5.1%225

$40K–$45K

2.2%95

$45K–$50K

5.2%230

$50K–$60K

7.1%313

$60K–$75K

13.9%615

$75K–$100K

18.9%837

$100K–$125K

11.5%508

$125K–$150K

6.6%292

$150K–$200K

3.4%148

$200K+

2.7%119

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

4,745

Avg. Commutei

27.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

4,784

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

590(8.1% of civilian adults)