Sharpes is a CDP located in Brevard County Florida. Sharpes has a 2024 population of 2,712. Sharpes is currently declining at a rate of -1.81% annually and its population has decreased by -1.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,752 in 2020.
The average household income in Sharpes is $76,428 with a poverty rate of 25.11%. The median age in Sharpes is 47.3 years: 48 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sharpes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,642 | 89.62% |
| Two or more races | 159 | 5.39% |
| Black or African American | 94 | 3.19% |
| Other race | 24 | 0.81% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.37% |
| 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 | 1,184 | 2.49 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Non Family | 512 | 1.52 | 59 | 41 |
| Married | 462 | 3.02 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Female | 141 | 3.41 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Male | 69 | 4.29 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 177 | 7.67% |
| Associates Degree | 193 | 8.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 448 | 19.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 191 | 8.28% |
| High School Graduate | 743 | 32.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 0.39% |
| Some College | 547 | 23.7% |
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 | 2,044 | 1,896 | 556 |
| Black | 94 | 85 | 34 |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 78 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 74 | 61 | 34 |
| Other Race | 24 | 11 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,979 | $59,962 | $38,485 |
| Graduate Degree | $99,167 | $121,250 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,040 | $28,317 | $27,639 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,405 | $43,984 | $35,521 |
| Some College | $41,098 | $42,969 | $40,588 |
$37,405
Average Earnings
$43,984
Average Male
$35,521
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.09% of Sharpes residents speak only English, while 4.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,597 | 627 | 24.14% |
| Multiple | 159 | 90 | 56.6% |
| Black | 94 | 13 | 13.83% |
| Asian | 11 | 6 | 54.55% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 6 | 6.32% |
25.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.81%
Male Poverty Rate
31.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sharpes is Multiple, with 56.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sharpes is Hispanic, with 6.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.07%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.53%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.1% |
| Some College | 17.7% |
| High School | 16.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.28% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 14.8% |
| Female Employed | 9.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,196 | $83,124 |
| Households | $67,917 | $76,428 |
| Married Families | $89,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,967 | $63,864 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.6%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
269
Number of Veterans
246
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 117 |
| First Gulf War | 52 |
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 86 |
| 75+ | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 237 | 10.68% |
| Black | 28 | 29.79% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 10.81% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
37.45%
Born in Sharpes
96.61%
Native Born
3.39%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
2.78%
Naturalized
96.61% of Sharpes residents were born in the United States, with 37.45% having been born in Florida. 0.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,712 | -50 | -1.81% |
| 2023 | 2,762 | -50 | -1.78% |
| 2022 | 2,812 | 243 | 9.46% |
| 2021 | 2,569 | -183 | -6.65% |
| 2020 | 2,752 | -469 | -14.56% |
| 2019 | 3,221 | 172 | 5.64% |
| 2018 | 3,049 | 33 | 1.09% |
| 2017 | 3,016 | 88 | 3.01% |
| 2016 | 2,928 | 43 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 2,885 | -174 | -5.69% |
| 2014 | 3,059 | -28 | -0.91% |
| 2013 | 3,087 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 3,091 | 43 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 3,048 | -363 | -10.64% |
| 2010 | 3,411 | 0 | 0% |