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Sharon

Massachusetts · 5,658 residents · 2.992 sq mi
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Sharon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $94,375. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $383,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 46% more than the Massachusetts median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,658
−5%since 2000
from 5,941 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,891 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+7%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K6K1990201020202024Sharon
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$94,375
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,648 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,504
+20%since 2000
from $34,453 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$383,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,358
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $900 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
66.6%
−21.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+39%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(5,453)
Black2.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(67)
Asian3.1%(183)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(954)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(4,870)
Black3.1%(176)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(106)
Asian6.9%(392)
Other2.6%(148)
Diversity Score32.7%(1,848)
Diversity Score
33
+103%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
36.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+29%since 2000
from 26.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
18.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.7%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.2%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon, Massachusetts?

Sharon, Massachusetts has about 5,658 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Massachusetts?

The typical household in Sharon, Massachusetts earns about $94,375 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 $383,700, and the typical rent is about $1,358 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon, Massachusetts?

About 59.8% 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 5.7% of people in Sharon, Massachusetts live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharon, Massachusetts grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharon, Massachusetts has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 235 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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