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Sharon

Mississippi · 1,910 residents · 8.564 sq mi
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Sharon is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,188. Population has declined 14% since 2023. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 81% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,910
−14%since 2023
from 2,223 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
223 / sq mi
−14%since 2023
from 260 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+7%since 2023
from 42.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
9001K2K2K2K201020202024Sharon
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.1%(154)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(91)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.6%(126)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190.8%(16)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(91)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.1%(288)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.3%(177)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5421.9%(418)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6415.2%(291)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.8%(92)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.4%(142)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(24)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,188
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $90,278 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,911
+2%since 2023
from $32,202 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.366 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
82.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79%(1,756)
Black11.9%(264)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian1%(22)
Other7.6%(169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(1,515)
Black11.6%(221)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(34)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other6.5%(124)
Diversity Score
44
−1%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(31)
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(16)
Ancestry
German18.4%(352)
English12.7%(242)
American9.6%(184)
Irish8.5%(162)
Scottish5.3%(102)
French2.5%(47)
Norwegian1.7%(32)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(11)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.6 min
+13%since 2023
from 45.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 74.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.5% in 2023
Female
51.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.7%(95)
Married49.7%(372)
Widowed0.9%(7)
Divorced36.6%(274)
Women 15+
Never married18.6%(147)
Married63.1%(499)
Widowed10.5%(83)
Divorced7.8%(62)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon, Mississippi?

Sharon, Mississippi has about 1,910 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sharon, Mississippi earns about $102,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Sharon, Mississippi?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sharon, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharon, Mississippi?

About 18.0% of people in Sharon, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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