Sharon township is located in Washtenaw County Michigan. Sharon township has a 2024 population of 1,780. Sharon township is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.77% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,812 in 2020.
The average household income in Sharon township is $115,529 with a poverty rate of 4.36%. The median age in Sharon township is 49.7 years: 51.5 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sharon township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,822 | 94.65% |
| Two or more races | 94 | 4.88% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.42% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 702 | 2.68 | 95 | 5 |
| Married | 484 | 3.08 | 98.6 | 1.4 |
| Non Family | 137 | 1.31 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Male | 57 | 2.32 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 24 | 3.29 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
95.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 18 | 1.31% |
| Associates Degree | 147 | 10.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 337 | 24.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 164 | 11.95% |
| High School Graduate | 303 | 22.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.73% |
| Some College | 393 | 28.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,309 | 1,287 | 488 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 45 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 14 | 10 | 3 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,375 | $0 | $56,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $94,688 | $106,094 | $81,000 |
| High School Graduate | $41,813 | $78,438 | $29,554 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $57,171 | $69,635 | $45,806 |
| Some College | $57,750 | $69,107 | $45,714 |
$57,171
Average Earnings
$69,635
Average Male
$45,806
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.49% of Sharon township residents speak only English, while 5.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 2.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,805 | 84 | 4.65% |
4.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.46%
Male Poverty Rate
2.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sharon township is White, with 4.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sharon township is White, with 4.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 2.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.98% |
| High School | 2.31% |
| Some College | 2.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 9.47% |
| Female Employed | 3.51% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $112,446 | $126,058 |
| Households | $101,071 | $115,529 |
| Married Families | $124,412 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $51,875 | $68,998 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.4%
Male Marriage Rate
62.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
112
Number of Veterans
110
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 63 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 7.19% |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 14.89% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 23.53% |
| Other Race | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
62.6%
Employment Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.53%
Born in Sharon township
95.69%
Native Born
4.31%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
3.84%
Naturalized
95.69% of Sharon township residents were born in the United States, with 79.53% having been born in Michigan. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,755 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2028 | 1,760 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2027 | 1,765 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 1,770 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2025 | 1,775 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2024 | 1,780 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 1,785 | -5 | -0.28% |
| 2022 | 1,790 | -16 | -0.89% |
| 2021 | 1,806 | -6 | -0.33% |
| 2020 | 1,812 | 13 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 1,799 | -11 | -0.61% |
| 2018 | 1,810 | -2 | -0.11% |
| 2017 | 1,812 | 11 | 0.61% |
| 2016 | 1,801 | 5 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 1,796 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,796 | 4 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 1,792 | 21 | 1.19% |
| 2012 | 1,771 | 7 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 1,764 | 25 | 1.44% |
| 2010 | 1,739 | 0 | 0% |