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Sharon Springs

New York · 558 residents · 1.827 sq mi
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Sharon Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $89,000. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
558
+2%since 2000
from 547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
305 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+5%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3454245035826611990201020202024Sharon Springs
2024634
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,182
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,969 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,360
+15%since 2000
from $24,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical18.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.2%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
41.4% rent
Vacancy rate
34.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−7%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(529)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(513)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(24)
Asian1.4%(8)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score17.4%(97)
Diversity Score
17
+196%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.6%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% 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
11.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
34.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
17.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon Springs, New York?

Sharon Springs, New York has about 558 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon Springs, New York?

The typical household in Sharon Springs, New York earns about $53,182 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharon Springs, New York expensive?

In Sharon Springs, New York, the median home is worth about $89,000, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon Springs, New York?

About 43.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sharon Springs, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharon Springs, New York?

About 12.5% of people in Sharon Springs, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharon Springs, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharon Springs, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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