State
County
Land Area (mi²)
58.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
45.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.37%
Growth Since 2010
-3.96%
World Population Review
Sharon, Connecticut Population 2021
2,669
Sharon is a city located in Litchfield County Connecticut. Sharon has a 2020 population of 2,669. Sharon is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -3.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,779 in 2010. Sharon reached it's highest population of 2,779 in 2010.
The average household income in Sharon is $149,514 with a poverty rate of 15.39%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $954 per month, and the median house value is $374,100. The median age in Sharon is 56.2 years, 56.7 years for males, and 55.6 years for females.
Sharon Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sharon was:
- White: 93.56%
- Two or more races: 3.30%
- Black or African American: 1.67%
- Asian: 1.48%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Sharon, Connecticut is 2,669 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,699.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,779.
Sharon, Connecticut Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,526 | 93.56% |
| Two or More Races | 89 | 3.30% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 1.67% |
| Asian | 40 | 1.48% |
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Sharon Population by Race
Sharon Population Pyramid $2021
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Sharon Population by Age
Sharon Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,278 | 2.03 | 73.9 |
| Married | 735 | 2.43 | 85 |
| Non Family | 454 | 1.12 | 70.5 |
| Female | 46 | 2.17 | 0 |
| Male | 43 | 4.72 | 0 |
2.37
Average Family Size
2.03
Average Household Size
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Sharon Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79 | 3.56% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 54 | 2.43% |
| High School Graduate | 646 | 29.09% |
| Some College | 253 | 11.39% |
| Associates Degree | 216 | 9.73% |
| Bachelors Degree | 536 | 24.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 437 | 19.68% |
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Sharon Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sharon Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,086 | 1,991 | 939 |
| Hispanic | 50 | 50 | 7 |
| Black | 45 | 7 | |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 27 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.50%.
Sharon Educational Attainment by Race
Sharon Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sharon Language by Age
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Sharon Language
95.23% of Sharon residents speak only English, while 4.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 3.02% of the population.
Sharon Language
Sharon Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,382 | 273 | 11.46% |
| Multiple | 89 | 89 | 100.00% |
| Black | 45 | 45 | 100.00% |
15.39%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.30%
Male Poverty Rate
19.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sharon
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sharon is Black, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sharon is White, with 11.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.60%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.92%.
Sharon Poverty
Sharon Poverty Rate by Education
Sharon Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
63.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.8%
Male Marriage Rate
61.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Sharon Married by Age and Sex
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Sharon Marriage
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 55-64.
Sharon Marital Status by Race
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Sharon Marital Status
Sharon Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 197 | 8.88% |
Sharon Veterans by Race
Sharon Veterans by Education
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8.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.50%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sharon Veterans by Education
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62%
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Employment Rate
3%
Unemployment Rate
Sharon Employment by Age
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Sharon Employment by Race
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Sharon Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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92.81%
Native Born
7.19%
Foreign Born
2.22%
Non Citizen
4.96%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.81% of Sharon residents were born in the United States, with 47.30% having been born in Connecticut. 2.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Sharon Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,669 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 2,679 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 2,689 | -10 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 2,699 | -9 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 2,708 | -19 | -0.70% |
| 2016 | 2,727 | 21 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 2,706 | -21 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 2,727 | -24 | -0.87% |
| 2013 | 2,751 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 2,753 | -14 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 2,767 | -12 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 2,779 | 0.00% |