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Sharpsburg

North Carolina · 2,024 residents · 1.013 sq mi
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Sharpsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,842. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 397 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,500. The poverty rate of 30.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,024
−16%since 2000
from 2,421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,998 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 2,390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
+26%since 2000
from 27.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sharpsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,842
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,908 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,666
+8%since 2000
from $12,603 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$653
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.2%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+98%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38.4%(929)
Black58.4%(1,413)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(47)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(1,511)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.4%(736)
Black58.6%(1,187)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(51)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other2.3%(47)
Diversity Score65.9%(1,333)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+50%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.6%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
51.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharpsburg, North Carolina?

Sharpsburg, North Carolina has about 2,024 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharpsburg, North Carolina?

The typical household in Sharpsburg, North Carolina earns about $26,842 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharpsburg, North Carolina expensive?

In Sharpsburg, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $653 a month.

How educated are people in Sharpsburg, North Carolina?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Sharpsburg, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharpsburg, North Carolina?

About 30.5% of people in Sharpsburg, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharpsburg, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharpsburg, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 532 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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