Sharon Hill is a borough located in Delaware County Pennsylvania. Sharon Hill has a 2024 population of 5,942. Sharon Hill is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually and its population has decreased by -1.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,006 in 2020.
The average household income in Sharon Hill is $74,359 with a poverty rate of 26.77%. The median age in Sharon Hill is 30.7 years: 24.4 years for males, and 35.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sharon Hill was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 4,344 | 72.69% |
| White | 1,131 | 18.93% |
| Two or more races | 402 | 6.73% |
| Asian | 99 | 1.66% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,992 | 3 | 60 | 40 |
| Female | 662 | 3.49 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Non Family | 557 | 1.11 | 38.8 | 61.2 |
| Married | 503 | 3.87 | 92.2 | 7.8 |
| Male | 270 | 4.06 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
3.46
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 342 | 9.81% |
| Associates Degree | 332 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 705 | 20.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 223 | 6.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,078 | 30.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68 | 1.95% |
| Some College | 740 | 21.22% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,240 | 2,005 | 682 |
| White | 1,025 | 876 | 159 |
| 2+ Races | 156 | 156 | 71 |
| Hispanic | 59 | 59 | 39 |
| Asian | 51 | 25 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 66.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,143 | $0 | $65,408 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,250 | $53,722 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,246 | $33,197 | $25,100 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,000 | $39,738 | $49,012 |
| Some College | $43,347 | $36,083 | $43,804 |
$45,000
Average Earnings
$39,738
Average Male
$49,012
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.94% of Sharon Hill residents speak only English, while 10.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 6.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,344 | 1,294 | 29.79% |
| White | 1,115 | 237 | 21.26% |
| Multiple | 331 | 50 | 15.11% |
| Hispanic | 203 | 20 | 9.85% |
26.77%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.81%
Male Poverty Rate
33.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sharon Hill is Black, with 29.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sharon Hill is Hispanic, with 9.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.41%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59.02% |
| High School | 43.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.67% |
| Some College | 5.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 61.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.4% |
| Female Employed | 13.61% |
| Male Employed | 2.83% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $72,407 | $81,117 |
| Households | $66,378 | $74,359 |
| Married Families | $120,964 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,058 | $44,021 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.9%
Male Marriage Rate
24.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
197
Number of Veterans
164
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 43 |
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 62 |
| 35 to 54 | 60 |
| 75+ | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 151 | 5.84% |
| White | 46 | 4.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.3%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.1%
Employment Rate
18.4%
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
73.36%
Born in Sharon Hill
85.32%
Native Born
14.68%
Foreign Born
6.54%
Non Citizen
8.13%
Naturalized
85.32% of Sharon Hill residents were born in the United States, with 73.36% having been born in Pennsylvania. 6.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,862 | -16 | -0.27% |
| 2028 | 5,878 | -16 | -0.27% |
| 2027 | 5,894 | -16 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 5,910 | -16 | -0.27% |
| 2025 | 5,926 | -16 | -0.27% |
| 2024 | 5,942 | -16 | -0.27% |
| 2023 | 5,958 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2022 | 5,959 | -28 | -0.47% |
| 2021 | 5,987 | -19 | -0.32% |
| 2020 | 6,006 | 324 | 5.7% |
| 2019 | 5,682 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 2018 | 5,674 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2017 | 5,670 | -10 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 5,680 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 5,685 | -4 | -0.07% |
| 2014 | 5,689 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 2013 | 5,682 | 4 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 5,678 | 11 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 5,667 | -5 | -0.09% |
| 2010 | 5,672 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,468 | -303 | -5.25% |
| 1990 | 5,771 | -450 | -7.23% |
| 1980 | 6,221 | -1,243 | -16.65% |
| 1970 | 7,464 | 341 | 4.79% |
| 1960 | 7,123 | 1,659 | 30.36% |
| 1950 | 5,464 | 997 | 22.32% |
| 1940 | 4,467 | 642 | 16.78% |
| 1930 | 3,825 | -2,037 | -34.75% |