Sheffield Lake is a city located in Lorain County Ohio. Sheffield Lake has a 2024 population of 8,968. Sheffield Lake is currently growing at a rate of 0.03% annually and its population has increased by 0.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,954 in 2020.
The average household income in Sheffield Lake is $79,819 with a poverty rate of 11.99%. The median age in Sheffield Lake is 44.8 years: 45.6 years for males, and 44.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sheffield Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,161 | 91.1% |
| Two or more races | 403 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 232 | 2.59% |
| Other race | 162 | 1.81% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,147 | 2.16 | 76.5 | 23.5 |
| Non Family | 1,852 | 1.22 | 70 | 30 |
| Married | 1,726 | 2.59 | 86 | 14 |
| Female | 407 | 4.12 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Male | 162 | 3.38 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
76.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 214 | 3.16% |
| Associates Degree | 837 | 12.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,023 | 15.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 396 | 5.84% |
| High School Graduate | 2,845 | 41.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 0.86% |
| Some College | 1,406 | 20.74% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,167 | 5,929 | 1,321 |
| Hispanic | 299 | 291 | 69 |
| 2+ Races | 295 | 269 | 46 |
| Other Race | 109 | 109 | 0 |
| Black | 84 | 84 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 23.08%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,413 | $51,495 | $47,404 |
| Graduate Degree | $59,828 | $0 | $59,912 |
| High School Graduate | $39,777 | $53,298 | $35,496 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,317 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,303 | $53,502 | $38,607 |
| Some College | $47,092 | $57,440 | $34,279 |
$47,303
Average Earnings
$53,502
Average Male
$38,607
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.16% of Sheffield Lake residents speak only English, while 5.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.4% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,876 | 882 | 11.2% |
| Hispanic | 659 | 149 | 22.61% |
| Multiple | 403 | 125 | 31.02% |
| Other | 162 | 24 | 14.81% |
| Black | 232 | 19 | 8.19% |
11.99%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.82%
Male Poverty Rate
13.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sheffield Lake is Multiple, with 31.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sheffield Lake is Black, with 8.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.14%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.16% |
| High School | 12.16% |
| Some College | 7.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 44.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.45% |
| Female Employed | 6.65% |
| Male Employed | 4.18% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,520 | $87,085 |
| Households | $61,699 | $79,819 |
| Married Families | $88,158 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,183 | $66,681 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
490
Number of Veterans
479
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 202 |
| First Gulf War | 107 |
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 193 |
| 65 to 74 | 177 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 35 to 54 | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 353 | 5.15% |
| 2+ Races | 112 | 35.44% |
| Black | 25 | 29.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
12.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
80.33%
Born in Sheffield Lake
97.75%
Native Born
2.25%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
2.25%
Naturalized
97.75% of Sheffield Lake residents were born in the United States, with 80.33% having been born in Ohio. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,986 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2028 | 8,983 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2027 | 8,979 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2026 | 8,975 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2025 | 8,972 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 2024 | 8,968 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 2023 | 8,965 | 33 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 8,932 | -22 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 8,954 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 8,954 | -14 | -0.16% |
| 2019 | 8,968 | -44 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 9,012 | -9 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 9,021 | -35 | -0.39% |
| 2016 | 9,056 | -23 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 9,079 | -29 | -0.32% |
| 2014 | 9,108 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2013 | 9,115 | -12 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 9,127 | -27 | -0.29% |
| 2011 | 9,154 | -25 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 9,179 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 9,371 | -454 | -4.62% |
| 1990 | 9,825 | -659 | -6.29% |
| 1980 | 10,484 | 1,750 | 20.04% |
| 1970 | 8,734 | 1,850 | 26.87% |
| 1960 | 6,884 | -2,102 | -23.39% |