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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sharpes

Florida · 3,415 residents · 2.402 sq mi
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Sharpes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,692. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,000. With a median age of 41.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,415
+1%since 1990
from 3,379 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,422 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,407 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.8
−1%since 1990
from 42.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sharpes
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,692
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,694 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,039
+35%since 1990
from $11,892 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 14.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,000
−70%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $107,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$452
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $413 in 1990
US average: $602
77.3%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 78.5% in 1990
22.7% rent
1.6
−69%since 1990
from 5.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(3,241)
Black3.5%(117)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(10)
Asian0.4%(13)
Diversity Score10.5%(356)
2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(3,090)
Black3.5%(120)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(80)
Asian0.6%(22)
Diversity Score16%(545)
16
+52%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 14.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.9%
+5.4 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−13%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharpes, Florida?

Sharpes, Florida has about 3,415 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sharpes, Florida?

The typical household in Sharpes, Florida earns about $27,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharpes, Florida expensive?

In Sharpes, Florida, the median home is worth about $43,000, and the typical rent is about $452 a month.

How educated are people in Sharpes, Florida?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sharpes, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharpes, Florida?

About 18.7% of people in Sharpes, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharpes, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharpes, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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