Sheffield, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Sheffield, Texas had a total population of 74, the 1702nd largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Sheffield Quick Facts
How Sheffield Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 107 | 74 | -30.8% |
How Sheffield Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Sheffield Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Pecos County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Stockton | 8,278 | $84,784 | 21.0% | $199,600 |
| Iraan | 1,038 | $43,490 | 16.5% | $94,700 |
| Imperial | 189 | $71,333 | 13.8% | $151,500 |
| Coyanosa | 107 | N/A | 34.6% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Sheffield
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neylandville | 73 | $31,827 | $375,000 | 4.9% | 38.4% |
| Windom | 73 | $64,375 | $210,700 | 19.3% | 6.9% |
| Toco | 76 | $47,292 | $35,000 | 6.1% | 17.1% |
| Salineño North | 77 | $10,987 | N/A | 0.0% | 79.2% |
| Butterfield | 71 | $2,499 | N/A | 0.0% | 43.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 74, Sheffield's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Sheffield is a small community located in Texas, within Pecos County. The total population is 74. It ranks as the 1702nd most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Sheffield is 66.5 years. This is 87% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 24.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Sheffield. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sheffield, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Sheffield is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.0% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 24.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (24.3% vs 11.9%).
Education
25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Sheffield, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Sheffield, Texas?
Sheffield, Texas has a population of 74 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sheffield, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Sheffield — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Sheffield, TX?
The ACS sample for Sheffield recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Sheffield, Texas?
Sheffield's population is 54.0% White, 24.3% Black, 21.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Sheffield, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Sheffield — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Sheffield, Texas?
25.7% of adults (25+) in Sheffield hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.