Sheffield, IL Demographics

A map of Sheffield's Population by Race

Sheffield, Illinois has an estimated population of 874, an increase from the 821 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.0% White, 4.9% Multiracial, 2.2% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 0.2% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sheffield, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sheffield has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sheffield, that probability was 11.4% in 2020 and 17.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sheffield is ranked the 747th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Sheffield was ranked the 754th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sheffield's White Population

795 residents of Sheffield, or 91.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sheffield is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Sheffield ranks 314th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheffield's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Sheffield's population has decreased from 94.0% to 91.0%.

Sheffield is more White than neighboring Buda (88.4% White), and Neponset (85.9% White). Sheffield is less White than neighboring Mineral (95.9% White), Manlius (97.4% White), and Annawan (96.4% White).

Sheffield's Black Population

14 residents of Sheffield, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sheffield is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Sheffield ranks 1014th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheffield's Black population has grown by an estimated 600.0%. Black residents' share of Sheffield's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.6%.

Sheffield is more Black than neighboring Buda (0.8% Black), Neponset (0% Black), Manlius (0.3% Black), and Annawan (0% Black). Sheffield is less Black than neighboring Mineral (3.1% Black).

Sheffield's Asian Population

2 residents of Sheffield, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sheffield is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Sheffield ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheffield's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Sheffield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Sheffield is more Asian than neighboring Mineral (0% Asian), and Manlius (0% Asian). Sheffield is less Asian than neighboring Buda (1.5% Asian), Neponset (2.5% Asian), and Annawan (1.4% Asian).

Sheffield's Hispanic Population

19 residents of Sheffield, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sheffield is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Sheffield ranks 828th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheffield's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Sheffield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.2%.

Sheffield is more Hispanic than neighboring Mineral (0% Hispanic), Manlius (1% Hispanic), and Annawan (1.3% Hispanic). Sheffield is less Hispanic than neighboring Buda (2.5% Hispanic), and Neponset (9.6% Hispanic).

Sheffield's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Sheffield, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sheffield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sheffield ranks 956th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheffield's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sheffield's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Sheffield is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buda (0% Native American/Other), Mineral (0% Native American/Other), Manlius (0% Native American/Other), and Annawan (0% Native American/Other). Sheffield is less Native American/Other than neighboring Neponset (0.7% Native American/Other).

Sheffield's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Sheffield, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sheffield is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Sheffield ranks 965th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sheffield's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 79.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Sheffield's population has increased from 2.9% to 4.9%.

Sheffield is more Multiracial than neighboring Neponset (1.3% Multiracial), Mineral (1% Multiracial), Manlius (1.3% Multiracial), and Annawan (0.9% Multiracial). Sheffield is less Multiracial than neighboring Buda (6.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.