CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Sharon

Pennsylvania · 13,147 residents · 3.772 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Hermitage micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Sharon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,777. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 3,181 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,700. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,147
−19%since 2000
from 16,328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,485 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 4,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+6%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K17K18K1990201020202024Sharon
202413K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,777
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,945 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,570
+29%since 2000
from $15,913 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
46.6% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Sharon on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(9,509)
Black16.4%(2,158)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(316)
Asian0.7%(86)
Other4.4%(575)
Diversity Score50.3%(6,615)
Diversity Score
50
+86%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.1%
−84.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Sharon

New Port Richey East
Pop 11,939
Florida City
Pop 13,576
Beverly Hills
Pop 9,650
Homosassa Springs
Pop 15,701
Places similar to Sharon
Head to head

Compare Sharon to nearby cities

SHARON VS
Hermitage
Income$70,052+120%
Home value$199,500+208%
Population16,308+29%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHARON VS
Girard
Income$52,550+65%
Home value$115,500+79%
Population9,384−26%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHARON VS
Youngstown
Income$34,408+8%
Home value$63,300−2%
Population58,832+365%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
SHARON VS
Struthers
Income$53,447+68%
Home value$100,100+55%
Population9,837−22%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon, Pennsylvania?

Sharon, Pennsylvania has about 13,147 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sharon, Pennsylvania earns about $31,777 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 $64,700, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon, Pennsylvania?

About 17.5% 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 26.9% 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 4,346 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Pennsylvania
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Sharon with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →