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Sharpes

Florida · 3,115 residents · 2.402 sq mi
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Sharpes has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,444. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $166,100. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 157%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,115
−9%since 2000
from 3,415 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,297 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,422 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+17%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Sharpes
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,444
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,692 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,033
+75%since 2000
from $16,039 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.3%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,100
+157%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$803
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $452 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+104%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(3,090)
Black3.5%(120)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(80)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(545)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(2,552)
Black3.8%(119)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(226)
Asian0.7%(23)
Other1.8%(55)
Diversity Score32.1%(999)
Diversity Score
32
+101%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+84%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.8%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.8%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharpes, Florida?

Sharpes, Florida has about 3,115 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharpes, Florida?

The typical household in Sharpes, Florida earns about $52,444 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 $166,100, and the typical rent is about $803 a month.

How educated are people in Sharpes, Florida?

About 20.6% 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 16.8% of people in Sharpes, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharpes, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharpes, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 264 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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