Demographics & People — Sheffield, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 789 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 38.3 |
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| Total Households | 335 |
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| Family Households | 206 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.36 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0806 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 736 |
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| Black or African American | 11 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 21 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 244 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 244 |
| Irish | 75 |
| English | 73 |
| Belgian | 54 |
| Swedish | 48 |
| Other groups | 47 |
| American | 37 |
| Dutch | 35 |
| French (except Basque) | 26 |
Language
| English Only | 736 |
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| Spanish | 12 |
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| Population 5+ | 748 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 59 |
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| Population 18+ | 668 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 22.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Sheffield, Illinois.
