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Sharon

Connecticut · 631 residents · 2.992 sq mi
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Sharon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $162,617. Population has grown 27% since 2023. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $284,400. With a median age of 68.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

631
+27%since 2023
from 495 in 2023
2010 – 2024
211 / sq mi
+27%since 2023
from 165 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
68.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 68.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
370468566664762201020202024Sharon
2024631
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$162,617
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $158,146 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$115,821
−14%since 2023
from $134,922 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.417
−2%since 2023
from 0.423 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services11.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$284,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $276,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$3,262
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $3,501 in 2023
US average: $1,442
63.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 64.8% in 2023
36.8% rent
4.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
13.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
1.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(382)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian11.1%(55)
Other10.3%(51)
Diversity Score47.7%(236)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(470)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(7)
Asian18.1%(114)
Other6.3%(40)
Diversity Score51.1%(322)
51
+7%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

65.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
23.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
+13%since 2023
from 12.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
43.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
11.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
25.4%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
53.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 44.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
45.6%
−24.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

39.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
60.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
17.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
11.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
76.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Sharon, Connecticut?

Sharon, Connecticut has about 631 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Connecticut?

The typical household in Sharon, Connecticut earns about $162,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharon, Connecticut expensive?

In Sharon, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $284,400, and the typical rent is about $3,262 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon, Connecticut?

About 65.4% of adults age 25 and over in Sharon, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharon, Connecticut?

About 0.0% of people in Sharon, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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