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Sharon

South Carolina · 462 residents · 1.31 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,300. The poverty rate of 28.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
462
+10%since 2000
from 421 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 321 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+15%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2333715096477851990201020202024Sharon
2024431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,977
+52%since 2000
from $13,798 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.8%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,300
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$664
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.9% in 2000
18.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(398)
Black3.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(397)
Black5.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other6.4%(30)
Diversity Score34.3%(159)
Diversity Score
34
+270%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.9 min
+58%since 2000
from 27.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 27.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−63.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon, South Carolina?

Sharon, South Carolina has about 462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Sharon, South Carolina expensive?

In Sharon, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $174,300, and the typical rent is about $664 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon, South Carolina?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sharon, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharon, South Carolina?

About 28.8% of people in Sharon, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharon, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharon, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 183 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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