Sharon, PA

Census Place

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    2024 Median Age
    43
    0.467% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    20%
    6.33% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $45,670
    2.41% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $78,800
    0.379% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    5,332
    3.55% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Sharon, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.5% of the residents in Sharon, PA are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Sharon, PA are Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango (47 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Sharon, PA was $78,800, and the homeownership rate was 53%.

    Most people in Sharon, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Sharon, PA was N/A per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Sharon, PA is home to a population of N/A people, from which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2024, NaNM% of Sharon, PA residents were born outside of the country (432 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.24k people) in Sharon, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.29k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 660 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.5% of Sharon, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sharon, PA was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sharon, PA
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      9.24k ± 456
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      2.29k ± 334
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      660 ± 264
    4.13%
    Hispanic Population
    534 people

    In 2024, there were 4.04 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.24k people) in Sharon, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.29k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 660 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    4.13% of the people in Sharon, PA are hispanic (534 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sharon, PA as a share of the total population.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      239 ± 103
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      218 ± 98
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      132 ± 117

    Sharon, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    92.3% of the population of Sharon, PA has health coverage, with 28.3% on employee plans, 37.8% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.14% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,265 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 345 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

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    Uninsured People

    7.67%
    Uninsured
    28.3%
    Employer Coverage
    37.8%
    Medicaid
    13.6%
    Medicare
    11.5%
    Non-Group
    1.14%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sharon, PA grew by 16.1% from 6.61% to 7.67%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sharon, PA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Sharon, PA employs 5.33k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sharon, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,157 people), Retail Trade (810 people), and Manufacturing (721 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($85,673), Finance & Insurance ($80,256), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($68,944).

    Employment

    Occupations

    5.33k
    2024 Value
    ± 540
    −3.55%
    1 Year decline
    ± 15%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sharon, PA declined at a rate of −3.55%, from 5.53k employees to 5.33k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sharon, PA, are Sales & Related Occupations (549 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (498 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (488 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sharon, PA.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    5.33k
    2024 Value
    ± 540
    −3.55%
    1 Year decline
    ± 15%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sharon, PA declined at a rate of −3.55%, from 5.53k employees to 5.33k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sharon, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,157 people), Retail Trade (810 people), and Manufacturing (721 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sharon, PA, though some of these residents may live in Sharon, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $46,672
    Median earning men ± $8,252
    $33,180
    Median earning women ± $4,683

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($92,375), Manufacturing ($60,082), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($58,702).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($57,083), Manufacturing ($54,294), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,946).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.8%), followed by Jill Stein (0.588%).

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    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Sharon, PA. Showing the available data for Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (49.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (48.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.588%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 49.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.8%), followed by Jill Stein (0.588%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Sharon, PA awarded 47 degrees. The student population of Sharon, PA in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 105 male students and 160 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Sharon, PA are White (39 and 83%), Two or More Races (3 and 6.38%), Black or African American (2 and 4.26%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 4.26%).

    The largest universities in Sharon, PA by number of degrees awarded are Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango (47 and 100%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $13,568 for in-state students and $23,104 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    Measure

    In 2024 in Sharon, PA, the percentage of applicants admitted was 92.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 265 (39.6% men and 60.4% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 265 students enrolled in Sharon, PA, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 205 records, of which 61% were women and 39% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Physical Therapy Technician
      10 degrees awarded
    2. Occupational Therapist Assistant
      9 degrees awarded
    3. General Business
      2 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sharon, PA was Physical Therapy Technician with 10 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sharon, PA according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    47 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango with 47 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 12 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sharon, PA, which is 0.343 times less than the 35 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 39 degrees mean that there were 13 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 3 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($13,568) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($456) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,840) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Sharon, PA was $78,800 in 2024, which is 0.237 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $79,100 to $78,800, a 0.379% decrease. The homeownership rate in Sharon, PA is 53%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Sharon, PA have an average commute time of 18.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sharon, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of N/A per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $78,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$10,718
    $3,264
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$409

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sharon, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    53%
    Homeownership
    2024
    55.7%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 53% of the housing units in Sharon, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 52.3%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $45,670
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,603
    6.16k
    Number of Households
    ± 590

    In 2024, the median household income of the 6.16k households in Sharon, PA grew to $45,670 from the previous year's value of $44,595.

    The following chart displays the households in Sharon, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (81.9%)
    2. Carpooled (7.19%)
    3. Worked At Home (5.67%)

    In 2024, 81.9% of workers in Sharon, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.19%) and those who worked at home (5.67%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    18.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Sharon, PA have a shorter commute time (18.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.35% of the workforce in Sharon, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    20% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sharon, PA (2.55k out of 12.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 45 - 54.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sharon, PA is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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