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Sharpsburg

Iowa · 72 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 $48,125. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
−27%since 2000
from 98 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
202 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 275 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6782981131281990201020202024Sharpsburg
202483
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,261
+142%since 2000
from $8,779 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information25.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,013
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
16.7% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sharpsburg on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(1)
Diversity Score30.7%(22)
Diversity Score
31
+210%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.2%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.9%
−76.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharpsburg, Iowa?

Sharpsburg, Iowa has about 72 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharpsburg, Iowa?

The typical household in Sharpsburg, Iowa earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharpsburg, Iowa expensive?

In Sharpsburg, Iowa, the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Sharpsburg, Iowa?

About 5.7% 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 10.3% 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 44 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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