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Sharpsburg

Iowa · 98 residents · 0.356 sq mi
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Sharpsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,042. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 18 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $14,400. With a median age of 40.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

98
−16%since 1990
from 116 in 1990
1990 – 2025
275 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 326 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.5
−20%since 1990
from 50.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6782981131281990201020202024Sharpsburg
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,042
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,779
+5%since 1990
from $8,333 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$14,400
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $175 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
−14.0 ptssince 1990
from 90.9% in 1990
23.1% rent
0.6
−46%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.7%(19)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.1%(4)
Diversity Score9.9%(10)
10
−41%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.6%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharpsburg, Iowa?

Sharpsburg, Iowa has about 98 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sharpsburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Sharpsburg, Iowa earns about $26,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharpsburg, Iowa expensive?

In Sharpsburg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $14,400, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Sharpsburg, Iowa?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Sharpsburg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharpsburg, Iowa?

About 14.4% of people in Sharpsburg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharpsburg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharpsburg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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