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Sharon

Mississippi · 1,406 residents · 8.564 sq mi
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Sharon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $51,310. Population has fallen 18% since 2011, a loss of 303 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,900. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,406
−18%vs 2011
vs 1,709 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
164 / sq mi
−18%vs 2011
vs 200 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
−14%vs 2011
vs 49.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,310
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $56,298 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,029
−7%vs 2011
vs $23,614 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
−4.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.406 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing11.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $80,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2023
Median gross rent
$914
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $808 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.1%
−48.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.0% in 2011
11.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.8%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+36.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−2%vs 2011
vs 1.4 in 2011
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,553)
Black9.1%(156)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.7%(354)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(1,263)
Black8.9%(125)
Hispanic / Latino1%(14)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score23%(323)
Diversity Score
23
+11%vs 2011
vs 21 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+10%vs 2011
vs 25.8 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 6.5% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
−4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.3% in 2011
Female
44.0%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.9% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon, Mississippi?

Sharon, Mississippi has about 1,406 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sharon, Mississippi earns about $51,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharon, Mississippi expensive?

In Sharon, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $71,900, and the typical rent is about $914 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon, Mississippi?

About 14.4% 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 27.2% of people in Sharon, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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