Sheffield, Alabama with a population of 9,007 is a small town located in Colbert County. The population density is 1,336 people per square mile. It is known for its local businesses such as Walgreens, Dollar General, and Sheffield Family Discount Store. Year-round outdoor activities in Sheffield include the Northwest Alabama Rail Trail and McFarland Park which offers fishing, hiking trails and picnic areas. Other organizations in the area include Sheffield Main Street and the Colbert County Historical Museum which host many events throughout the year. The local community also enjoys participating in sporting events like baseball games at Riverfront Park and basketball tournaments at the W.C. Handy Festival Arena.
The population in Sheffield (zip 35660) is 9,007. There are 1,368 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Sheffield (zip 35660) is 44, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Sheffield (zip 35660) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Sheffield (zip 35660)
- 39.1% are married
- 15.4% are divorced
- 20.8% are married with children
- 19.4% have children, but are single
Race in Sheffield (zip 35660)
- 71.0% are White
- 22.9% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.5% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.9% Two or more races
- 0.2% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander