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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Sharp County

Arkansas · 17,119 residents · 604.641 sq mi
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Sharp County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,152. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,100. With a median age of 44.3, 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 44.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% 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

17,119
+21%since 1990
from 14,109 in 1990
1990 – 2025
28 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 23 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.3
−2%since 1990
from 45.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Sharp County
202418K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,152
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,362 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,143
+65%since 1990
from $8,578 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$379
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $282 in 1990
US average: $602
80.3%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
19.7% rent
2.1
−2%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(13,912)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(41)
Asian0.1%(15)
Diversity Score4.2%(586)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(16,503)
Black0.5%(84)
Hispanic / Latino1%(167)
Asian0.1%(21)
Diversity Score4%(686)
4
−4%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
72.9%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.0 min
−24%since 1990
from 25.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sharp County, Arkansas?

Sharp County, Arkansas has about 17,119 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Sharp County, Arkansas?

The typical household in Sharp County, Arkansas earns about $25,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sharp County, Arkansas expensive?

In Sharp County, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $52,100, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Sharp County, Arkansas?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Sharp County, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sharp County, Arkansas?

About 18.2% of people in Sharp County, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sharp County, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Sharp County, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,010 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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