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Sharpsburg

Maryland · 705 residents · 0.222 sq mi
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Sharpsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $220,300. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
705
+2%since 2000
from 691 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,176 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.8
+13%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5306207108008901990201020202024Sharpsburg
2024585
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,250
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,786 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,429
+41%since 2000
from $20,917 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,300
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.8%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+49%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(674)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(660)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.5%(46)
Diversity Score
6
+99%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharpsburg, Maryland?

Sharpsburg, Maryland has about 705 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharpsburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Sharpsburg, Maryland earns about $63,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharpsburg, Maryland expensive?

In Sharpsburg, Maryland, the median home is worth about $220,300, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Sharpsburg, Maryland?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sharpsburg, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharpsburg, Maryland?

About 2.3% of people in Sharpsburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharpsburg, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharpsburg, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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