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Sharpsburg

Maryland · 560 residents · 0.222 sq mi
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Sharpsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,833. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 131 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,800. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
560
−19%since 2000
from 691 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,523 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 3,113 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.8
+18%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5306207108008901990201020202024Sharpsburg
2024585
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,833
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,786 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,832
+81%since 2000
from $20,917 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(503)
Black1.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino3%(17)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score13.7%(77)
Diversity Score
14
+319%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+7%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharpsburg, Maryland?

Sharpsburg, Maryland has about 560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharpsburg, Maryland?

The typical household in Sharpsburg, Maryland earns about $75,833 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 $182,800, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Sharpsburg, Maryland?

About 22.2% 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 5.5% of people in Sharpsburg, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharpsburg, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharpsburg, Maryland has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 73 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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