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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Sharon

Massachusetts · 5,941 residents · 2.992 sq mi
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Sharon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,648. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $218,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 48% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,941
+1%since 1990
from 5,893 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,986 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 1,970 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.2
+11%since 1990
from 35.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Sharon
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,648
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,137 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,453
+62%since 1990
from $21,278 in 1990
US average: $21,522
2.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$218,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $184,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$900
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $774 in 1990
US average: $602
88.2%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 86.5% in 1990
11.8% rent
2.9
−13%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(5,591)
Black1.3%(77)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(46)
Asian3.6%(214)
Diversity Score14%(827)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(5,453)
Black2.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(67)
Asian3.1%(183)
Diversity Score16.1%(954)
16
+15%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.6%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 51.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.2%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 95.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
30.3%
+7.9 ptssince 1990
from 22.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.0 min
−6%since 1990
from 27.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sharon, Massachusetts?

Sharon, Massachusetts has about 5,941 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Sharon, Massachusetts earns about $74,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharon, Massachusetts expensive?

In Sharon, Massachusetts, the median home is worth about $218,000, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon, Massachusetts?

About 57.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sharon, Massachusetts hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharon, Massachusetts?

About 2.9% of people in Sharon, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharon, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharon, Massachusetts has grown since 1990. The population has added about 48 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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