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 $63,936 with a poverty rate of 13.59%. The median age in Sharon township is 39.7 years: 41.2 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sharon township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,644 | 95.93% |
| Two or more races | 178 | 1.98% |
| Asian | 173 | 1.92% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.03% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,544 | 2.49 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 1,792 | 3.22 | 79.4 | 20.6 |
| Non Family | 1,291 | 1.26 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Male | 260 | 3.25 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Female | 201 | 2.93 | 20.4 | 79.6 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 382 | 6.38% |
| Associates Degree | 546 | 9.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 507 | 8.47% |
| Graduate Degree | 347 | 5.8% |
| High School Graduate | 2,825 | 47.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 149 | 2.49% |
| Some College | 1,230 | 20.55% |
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 | 5,855 | 5,327 | 839 |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 78 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 75 | 15 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Native American | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,245 | $68,600 | $60,455 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,611 | $64,167 | $62,300 |
| High School Graduate | $29,264 | $39,351 | $25,273 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,995 | $42,589 | $6,714 |
| Overall | $39,920 | $46,714 | $28,254 |
| Some College | $45,483 | $55,417 | $34,627 |
$39,920
Average Earnings
$46,714
Average Male
$28,254
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.75% of Sharon township residents speak only English, while 1.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,331 | 1,153 | 13.84% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 17 | 12.5% |
13.59%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.88%
Male Poverty Rate
15.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sharon township is White, with 13.84% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sharon township is Hispanic, with 12.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.36%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.82% |
| High School | 13.7% |
| Some College | 10.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.28% |
| Male Employed | 7.46% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,177 | $77,384 |
| Households | $57,862 | $63,936 |
| Married Families | $71,662 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,679 | $37,551 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
542
Number of Veterans
516
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 133 |
| Second Gulf War | 103 |
| Vietnam | 96 |
| Korea | 68 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 165 |
| 75+ | 130 |
| 35 to 54 | 112 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 542 | 8.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.4%
Labor Force Participation
58.6%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
84.11%
Born in Sharon township
98.95%
Native Born
1.05%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
98.95% of Sharon township residents were born in the United States, with 84.11% having been born in Ohio. 0.24% 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% |