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Sharptown

Maryland · 691 residents · 0.424 sq mi
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Sharptown has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $70,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,900. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
691
+6%since 2000
from 649 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,630 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,531 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.4
+4%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5847088329551K1990201020202024Sharptown
2024874
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,625
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,200 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,409
+87%since 2000
from $15,190 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$956
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $605 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
21.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(614)
Black3.7%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.1%(66)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(642)
Black1.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(15)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.5%(10)
Diversity Score13.2%(91)
Diversity Score
13
+30%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+59%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+19.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
Female
58.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharptown, Maryland?

Sharptown, Maryland has about 691 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharptown, Maryland?

The typical household in Sharptown, Maryland earns about $70,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharptown, Maryland expensive?

In Sharptown, Maryland, the median home is worth about $145,900, and the typical rent is about $956 a month.

How educated are people in Sharptown, Maryland?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sharptown, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharptown, Maryland?

About 3.3% of people in Sharptown, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharptown, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharptown, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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