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Sharon

Tennessee · 988 residents · 1.27 sq mi
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Sharon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,639. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

988
−6%since 1990
from 1,047 in 1990
1990 – 2025
778 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 824 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.1
−2%since 1990
from 45.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9069931K1K1K1990201020202024Sharon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,639
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,521 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,746
+48%since 1990
from $10,646 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.7%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
29.4% rent
1.9
+11%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(916)
Black12.3%(129)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score27.4%(287)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(879)
Black10.2%(101)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score23.9%(236)
24
−13%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 8.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.2%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.5%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−26%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Sharon, Tennessee?

Sharon, Tennessee has about 988 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sharon, Tennessee earns about $27,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharon, Tennessee expensive?

In Sharon, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $52,900, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon, Tennessee?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sharon, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharon, Tennessee?

About 12.7% of people in Sharon, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharon, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharon, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 59 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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