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Sharpsburg

Kentucky · 365 residents · 0.197 sq mi
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Sharpsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,563. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $52,200. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 49% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
365
+24%since 2000
from 295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,853 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1,497 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+11%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2733404074745411990201020202024Sharpsburg
2024519
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,563
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,716
+82%since 2000
from $12,452 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 10%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,200
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+166%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $150 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−27%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(226)
Black20%(59)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.9%(129)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(296)
Black9.9%(36)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(5)
Diversity Score39.3%(144)
Diversity Score
39
−10%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 22.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharpsburg, Kentucky?

Sharpsburg, Kentucky has about 365 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharpsburg, Kentucky?

The typical household in Sharpsburg, Kentucky earns about $26,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharpsburg, Kentucky expensive?

In Sharpsburg, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $52,200, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Sharpsburg, Kentucky?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Sharpsburg, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharpsburg, Kentucky?

About 26.4% of people in Sharpsburg, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharpsburg, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharpsburg, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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