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Sharpsburg

North Carolina · 1,697 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 $27,429. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 724 residents. 13% 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 $83,700. The poverty rate of 34.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,697
−30%since 2000
from 2,421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,675 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 2,390 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+45%since 2000
from 27.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Sharpsburg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,429
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,908 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,774
+41%since 2000
from $12,603 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$824
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $482 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
55.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+85%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic31%(526)
Black61.7%(1,047)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(39)
Diversity Score62.7%(1,063)
Diversity Score
63
Unchangedsince 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+123%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharpsburg, North Carolina?

Sharpsburg, North Carolina has about 1,697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sharpsburg, North Carolina earns about $27,429 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 $83,700, and the typical rent is about $824 a month.

How educated are people in Sharpsburg, North Carolina?

About 13.3% 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 34.3% 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 205 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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