Sheffield, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sheffield, Ohio
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The old Burrell house
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Location of Sheffield, Ohio
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Location of Sheffield in Lorain County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Lorain |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.84 sq mi (28.08 km2) |
| • Land | 10.74 sq mi (27.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
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| • Total | 4,135 |
| • Density | 384.90/sq mi (148.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44054
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-72060 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1086521 |
Sheffield is a small village located in Lorain County, Ohio, in the United States. It sits right next to the Black River. In 2020, about 4,135 people lived there. Sheffield is also part of the larger Cleveland metropolitan area.
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Where is Sheffield Located?
Sheffield is a village in Ohio, a state in the United States. It covers a total area of about 10.84 square miles (28.08 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in Sheffield?
Sheffield has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1940 | 733 | — | |
| 1950 | 1,147 | 56.5% | |
| 1960 | 1,664 | 45.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,730 | 4.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,886 | 9.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,943 | 3.0% | |
| 2000 | 2,949 | 51.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,982 | 35.0% | |
| 2020 | 4,135 | 3.8% | |
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What Was Sheffield Like in 2010?
In 2010, there were nearly 4,000 people living in Sheffield. Most residents were White (about 89.3%). There were also people who identified as African American (4.0%), Asian (2.7%), Native American (0.3%), and other races. About 6.1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
There were 1,581 households in the village. Many of these (63.3%) were married couples living together. About 26.9% of households had children under 18. The average age of people in Sheffield was about 45 years old.
Learning in Sheffield
Students in Sheffield attend schools that are part of the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake City Schools district. This district helps provide education for children and teens in the area.
Famous People from Sheffield
- Lee Richmond was born in Sheffield. He was a professional baseball pitcher in the 1800s. He is famous for being the first pitcher to ever throw a "perfect game" in a major league baseball game. A perfect game means no opposing player reaches base during the entire game.
Images for kids
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The old Burrell house, an important building in Sheffield's history.
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A map showing where Sheffield, Ohio, is located in the United States.
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This map highlights Sheffield's location within Lorain County, Ohio.
See also
In Spanish: Sheffield (Ohio) para niños
