Sharon township is located in Richland County Ohio. Sharon township has a 2024 population of 8,975. Sharon township is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually and its population has decreased by -0.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,007 in 2020.
The average household income in Sharon township is $65,873 with a poverty rate of 12.12%. The median age in Sharon township is 40.4 years: 41.4 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sharon township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,573 | 95.12% |
| Two or more races | 258 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 162 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.02% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,581 | 2.47 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Married | 1,863 | 3.17 | 79.8 | 20.2 |
| Non Family | 1,247 | 1.26 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
| Female | 275 | 2.84 | 15.6 | 84.4 |
| Male | 196 | 2.95 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 283 | 4.64% |
| Associates Degree | 656 | 10.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 539 | 8.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 313 | 5.13% |
| High School Graduate | 2,848 | 46.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 237 | 3.88% |
| Some College | 1,227 | 20.1% |
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 | 5,895 | 5,394 | 806 |
| 2+ Races | 143 | 143 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 133 | 117 | 16 |
| Other Race | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| Native American | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 20.98%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $63,450 | $68,167 | $62,650 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,250 | $54,091 | $75,921 |
| High School Graduate | $30,698 | $41,210 | $24,545 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $6,833 |
| Overall | $42,995 | $49,900 | $29,522 |
| Some College | $48,421 | $61,402 | $36,343 |
$42,995
Average Earnings
$49,900
Average Male
$29,522
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.68% of Sharon township residents speak only English, while 1.32% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,243 | 1,006 | 12.2% |
| Hispanic | 200 | 39 | 19.5% |
| Other | 17 | 16 | 94.12% |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 100% |
12.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.18%
Male Poverty Rate
14.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sharon township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sharon township is White, with 12.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.75%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.33% |
| High School | 11.98% |
| Some College | 8.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.5% |
| Male Employed | 6.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.73% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,988 | $78,644 |
| Households | $59,186 | $65,873 |
| Married Families | $74,428 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,225 | $38,323 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.9%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
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
718
Number of Veterans
689
Male Veterans
29
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 228 |
| Second Gulf War | 143 |
| First Gulf War | 131 |
| Korea | 64 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 201 |
| 65 to 74 | 173 |
| 35 to 54 | 157 |
| 55 to 64 | 143 |
| 18 to 34 | 44 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 718 | 11.37% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.8%
Labor Force Participation
57.7%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
82.56%
Born in Sharon township
98.6%
Native Born
1.4%
Foreign Born
0.23%
Non Citizen
1.16%
Naturalized
98.6% of Sharon township residents were born in the United States, with 82.56% having been born in Ohio. 0.23% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,920 | -11 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 8,931 | -11 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 8,942 | -11 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 8,953 | -11 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 8,964 | -11 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 8,975 | -11 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 8,986 | -11 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 8,997 | -32 | -0.35% |
| 2021 | 9,029 | 22 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 9,007 | 146 | 1.65% |
| 2019 | 8,861 | 15 | 0.17% |
| 2018 | 8,846 | 15 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 8,831 | -28 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 8,859 | -31 | -0.35% |
| 2015 | 8,890 | -35 | -0.39% |
| 2014 | 8,925 | -36 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 8,961 | -32 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 8,993 | -38 | -0.42% |
| 2011 | 9,031 | -74 | -0.81% |
| 2010 | 9,105 | 0 | 0% |