Sharon is a town located in York County South Carolina. Sharon has a 2024 population of 467. Sharon is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 461 in 2020.
The average household income in Sharon is $53,513 with a poverty rate of 20.87%. The median age in Sharon is 50.6 years: 55.4 years for males, and 46.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sharon was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 355 | 86.37% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 7.79% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 4.38% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.97% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.49% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 200 | 2.06 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Non Family | 100 | 1.2 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 79 | 2.9 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Female | 19 | 3.05 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 2 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
86.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 4.67% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 10.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 20 | 6.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 1% |
| High School Graduate | 115 | 38.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 3% |
| Some College | 107 | 35.67% |
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 | 277 | 256 | 20 |
| Black | 18 | 17 | 3 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 16.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,417 | $0 | $80,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,938 | $51,250 | $28,542 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,750 | $44,167 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,625 | $60,104 | $41,250 |
| Some College | $60,278 | $63,250 | $48,375 |
$49,625
Average Earnings
$60,104
Average Male
$41,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.74% of Sharon residents speak only English, while 0.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 355 | 73 | 20.56% |
| Multiple | 14 | 7 | 50% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
20.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.58%
Male Poverty Rate
10.56%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sharon is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sharon is White, with 20.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.63%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 44.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.35% |
| High School | 3.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 7.37% |
| Male Employed | 1.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,250 | $89,511 |
| Households | $41,250 | $53,513 |
| Married Families | $92,344 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $2,499 | $14,869 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
72
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 3 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 22.98% |
| Black | 1 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
77.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
4.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.3%
Employment Rate
1.5%
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
47.45%
Born in Sharon
99.51%
Native Born
0.49%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
99.51% of Sharon residents were born in the United States, with 47.45% having been born in South Carolina. 0% 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 | 476 | 2 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 474 | 2 | 0.42% |
| 2027 | 472 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2026 | 471 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2025 | 469 | 2 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 467 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 466 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2022 | 465 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 466 | 5 | 1.08% |
| 2020 | 461 | -167 | -26.59% |
| 2019 | 628 | 14 | 2.28% |
| 2018 | 614 | 15 | 2.5% |
| 2017 | 599 | 16 | 2.74% |
| 2016 | 583 | 17 | 3% |
| 2015 | 566 | 16 | 2.91% |
| 2014 | 550 | 11 | 2.04% |
| 2013 | 539 | 12 | 2.28% |
| 2012 | 527 | 12 | 2.33% |
| 2011 | 515 | 8 | 1.58% |
| 2010 | 507 | 0 | 0% |