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Sharon

Tennessee · 935 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 $26,500. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,100. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
935
−5%since 2000
from 988 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
736 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 778 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.4
+7%since 2000
from 44.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9069931K1K1K1990201020202024Sharon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,500
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,358
+29%since 2000
from $15,746 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
37.8% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+60%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89%(879)
Black10.2%(101)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.9%(236)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(789)
Black9.1%(85)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other2.1%(20)
Diversity Score29.6%(277)
Diversity Score
30
+24%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+143%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.9%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Female
57.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharon, Tennessee?

Sharon, Tennessee has about 935 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sharon, Tennessee?

The typical household in Sharon, Tennessee earns about $26,500 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 $81,100, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Sharon, Tennessee?

About 13.2% 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 25.1% 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 112 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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