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Sharon (MS) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Sharon, Mississippi

StateMississippi
Land Area (mi²)8.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)155.8/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.45% (-6)
Growth Since 2020-26.41% (-478)
Rank in State160th
Rank in Country13251th

The population of Sharon, MS in 2022 is estimated to be 1,332. This is a decrease of -0.45% (-6 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Sharon by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Sharon by Age

Sharon Population Pyramid 2022
Sharon Median Age
37.5
Total
37.5
Male
37.5
Female
Sharon Sex Ratio
47.02%
851
Male
52.98%
959
Female
Sharon Age Dependency Ratio
15.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
31
Child Dependency Ratio
Sharon Adults
1,427
Adults
(190 of whom are seniors) in Sharon.

Population of Sharon by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Sharon

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 22.2%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 21.62%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 22.74%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Sharon

While the overall poverty rate of Sharon is 22.2%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (22.74%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (21.62%).

Poverty Rate of Sharon by Employment Status and Sex

11.57%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
62.07%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Sharon by Education

16.25%
Less Than 9th Grade
16.57%
High School
15.86%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Sharon

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Sharon

The most common language spoken in Sharon is English, with 98.94% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.06% of people speak Spanish, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Sharon by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Sharon, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Sharon by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree886.7%
Bachelors Degree765.79%
Associates Degree22717.29%
Some College49837.93%
High School Graduate34426.2%
9th to 12th Grade00%
Less Than 9th Grade806.09%

Earnings Statistics of Sharon by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$44,133

Average Earnings

$55,038

Average Male

$37,297

Average Female

Employment of Sharon by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Sharon by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
75.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.6%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Sharon by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Sharon

Marriage Rates

  • 42.7%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 41%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 43.9%

    Female Marriage Rate

Sharon Marriage

In Sharon, 41% of males have never been married, a lower rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age 45-54.

Households and Families of Sharon

Sharon Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Sharon Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
89.7%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Sharon by Type

3.23
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets