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Sharon

Mississippi · 1,344 residents · 8.564 sq mi
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Sharon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $105,133. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,300. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 126% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,344
+2%since 2019
from 1,313 in 2019
2010 – 2024
157 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 153 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
46.6
+25%since 2019
from 37.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
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20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$105,133
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $51,393 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$28,796
+24%since 2019
from $23,202 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+34.6 ptssince 2019
from 20.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
22.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information1.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$80,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $87,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2023
85.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 92.2% in 2019
14.4% rent
0.8
−55%since 2019
from 1.7 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(1,074)
Black14.2%(186)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(39)
Diversity Score38.7%(509)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,159)
Black9.1%(122)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(32)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.9%(26)
Diversity Score30.3%(408)
30
−22%since 2019
from 39 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 91.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
6.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 13.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

47.4 min
+79%since 2019
from 26.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
88.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 87.2% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
75.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 64.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
49.8%
+20.1 ptssince 2019
from 29.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 48.2% in 2019
53.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.8% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
11.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 18.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Sharon, Mississippi?

Sharon, Mississippi has about 1,344 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Mississippi?

The typical household in Sharon, Mississippi earns about $105,133 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 $80,300.

How educated are people in Sharon, Mississippi?

About 12.5% 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 22.2% of people in Sharon, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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