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Sharon

Pennsylvania · 14,038 residents · 3.772 sq mi
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Sharon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,411. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,200. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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

14,038
−14%since 2000
from 16,328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
3,722 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 4,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
39.8
+4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
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202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,411
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,945 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,596
+11%since 2000
from $15,913 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
23.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$65,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
33.5%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
42.9% rent
14.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
29.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
47.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.2
+26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(14,028)
Black10.8%(1,764)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(144)
Asian0.2%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score27%(4,407)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(11,180)
Black14.2%(1,988)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(252)
Asian0.5%(74)
Other3.4%(474)
Diversity Score42.2%(5,924)
42
+56%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
86.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
7.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
16.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
28.3%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
52.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
13.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon, Pennsylvania?

Sharon, Pennsylvania has about 14,038 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sharon, Pennsylvania earns about $29,411 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharon, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sharon, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $65,200, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon, Pennsylvania?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sharon, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharon, Pennsylvania?

About 23.8% of people in Sharon, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharon, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharon, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,455 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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