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Sharpsburg

Pennsylvania · 3,446 residents · 0.483 sq mi
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Sharpsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,089. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,700. Households here earn about 40% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,446
−4%since 2000
from 3,594 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,135 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 7,441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
−3%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Sharpsburg
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,089
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,828 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,985
+15%since 2000
from $15,698 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.8% in 2000
59.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(3,312)
Black3.8%(136)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(76)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.8%(567)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85%(2,929)
Black6.5%(225)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(115)
Asian1.7%(59)
Other3.5%(121)
Diversity Score34%(1,171)
Diversity Score
34
+116%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+88%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
45.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
14.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% 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
28.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.9%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania?

Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania has about 3,446 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania earns about $30,089 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania?

About 22.2% of people in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 335 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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