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Sharon

Connecticut · 662 residents · 2.992 sq mi
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Sharon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 71% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
662
+6%since 2019
from 625 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
221 / sq mi
+6%since 2019
from 209 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
59.8
+33%since 2019
from 44.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
370468566664762201020202024Sharon
2024631
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,286
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$94,998
+21%since 2019
from $78,707 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
+28.2 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
−24.7 ptssince 2019
from 32.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services28.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration23%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.2%
+27.1 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
20.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(495)
Black6.6%(41)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.2%(89)
Diversity Score43.5%(272)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(601)
Black1.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(21)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.6%(97)
Diversity Score
15
−66%since 2019
from 44 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
72.5%
+20.2 ptssince 2019
from 52.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2019
from 91.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 19.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
−54%since 2019
from 35.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.6%
−22.1 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
26.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2019
from 33.9% in 2019
Female
73.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
Foreign born
10.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 12.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon, Connecticut?

Sharon, Connecticut has about 662 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Connecticut?

The typical household in Sharon, Connecticut earns about $136,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sharon, Connecticut?

About 72.5% 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 7.4% 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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