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Sharon Springs

New York · 483 residents · 1.827 sq mi
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Sharon Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,300. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
483
−12%since 2000
from 547 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
264 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 299 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.9
+18%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3454245035826611990201020202024Sharon Springs
2024634
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,969 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,599
+20%since 2000
from $24,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $473 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
42.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(450)
Black1.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(12)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score12.8%(62)
Diversity Score
13
+117%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−84.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon Springs, New York?

Sharon Springs, New York has about 483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sharon Springs, New York earns about $47,500 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 $115,300, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon Springs, New York?

About 18.6% 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 17.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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