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Sharpsburg

Iowa · 89 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 $30,625. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $42,500. The poverty rate of 36.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 133%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
−9%since 2000
from 98 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
−5%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6782981131281990201020202024Sharpsburg
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,625
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,468
+53%since 2000
from $8,779 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.2%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade14.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,500
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−42.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+151%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(4)
Diversity Score22.3%(20)
Diversity Score
22
+126%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.9%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharpsburg, Iowa?

Sharpsburg, Iowa has about 89 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharpsburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Sharpsburg, Iowa earns about $30,625 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 $42,500, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Sharpsburg, Iowa?

About 6.9% 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 36.2% 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 27 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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