Sheffield, Vermont Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 190, 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 Vermont, within Caledonia County. The total population is 190. It ranks as the 134th most populous out of 179 Census-designated places in Vermont.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sheffield is 32.5 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 43.1 years. With 34.7% of the population under 18, Sheffield has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 11.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sheffield is $65,795. This is 19% lower than the state median of $81,203. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sheffield, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $122,700. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $316,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Sheffield is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sheffield is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (10.0% vs 2.6%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (4.7% vs 1.8%).

Education

16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 43.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sheffield, Vermont 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 Vermont state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 179 Census-designated places in Vermont. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.