State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,859.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.19% (-48)
Growth Since 2010
-9.90% (-437)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Sharpsville, Pennsylvania Population 2021
3,978
Sharpsville is a city located in Mercer County Pennsylvania. With a 2020 population of 3,978, it is the 247th largest city in Pennsylvania and the 5430th largest city in the United States . Sharpsville is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -9.90% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,415 in 2010. Sharpsville reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Sharpsville has a population density of 2,860 people per square mile.
The average household income in Sharpsville is $53,212 with a poverty rate of 13.56%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $699 per month, and the median house value is $87,000. The median age in Sharpsville is 44.5 years, 42.5 years for males, and 47.2 years for females.
Sharpsville Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sharpsvillewas:
- White: 97.53%
- Black or African American: 1.22%
- Asian: 0.91%
- Two or more races: 0.34%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Sharpsville, Pennsylvania is 3,978 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,074.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,415.
Sharpsville, Pennsylvania Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,065 | 97.53% |
| Black or African American | 51 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.91% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.34% |
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Sharpsville Population by Race
Sharpsville Population Pyramid $2021
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Sharpsville Population by Age
Sharpsville Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,971 | 2.11 | 66.4 |
| Married | 804 | 2.96 | 88.8 |
| Non Family | 797 | 1.07 | 49.3 |
| Female | 293 | 2.69 | 58 |
| Male | 77 | 1.83 | 40.3 |
2.77
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
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Sharpsville Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 81 | 2.67% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 205 | 6.76% |
| High School Graduate | 1,225 | 40.40% |
| Some College | 619 | 20.42% |
| Associates Degree | 324 | 10.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 406 | 13.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 5.67% |
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Sharpsville Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Sharpsville Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,966 | 2,705 | 563 |
| Black | 31 | 23 | 7 |
| Asian | 22 | 6 | |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 66.67%.
Sharpsville Educational Attainment by Race
Sharpsville Earnings by Educational Attainment
Sharpsville Language by Age
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Sharpsville Language
96.90% of Sharpsville residents speak only English, while 3.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.89% of the population.
Sharpsville Language
Sharpsville Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,041 | 516 | 12.77% |
| Black | 51 | 28 | 54.90% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 20 | 83.33% |
| Multiple | 14 | 1 | 7.14% |
13.56%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.95%
Male Poverty Rate
16.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Sharpsville
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sharpsville is Hispanic, with 83.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sharpsville is Multiple, with 7.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.31%.
Sharpsville Poverty
Sharpsville Poverty Rate by Education
Sharpsville Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Sharpsville Married by Age and Sex
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Sharpsville 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 45-54.
Sharpsville Marital Status by Race
Sharpsville Marital Status
Sharpsville Veterans by War
Sharpsville Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 420 | 13.07% |
Sharpsville Veterans by Race
Sharpsville Veterans by Education
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6.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
Sharpsville Veterans by Education
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55%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
Sharpsville Employment by Age
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Sharpsville Employment by Race
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Sharpsville 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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79.89%
Born in Sharpsville
98.75%
Native Born
1.25%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
1.25%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.75% of Sharpsville residents were born in the United States, with 79.89% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Sharpsville Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,978 | -48 | -1.19% |
| 2020 | 4,026 | -48 | -1.18% |
| 2019 | 4,074 | -48 | -1.16% |
| 2018 | 4,122 | -42 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 4,164 | -44 | -1.05% |
| 2016 | 4,208 | -47 | -1.10% |
| 2015 | 4,255 | -40 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 4,295 | -29 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 4,324 | -27 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 4,351 | -25 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 4,376 | -34 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 4,410 | -90 | -0.20% |
| 2000 | 4,500 | -229 | -0.50% |
| 1990 | 4,729 | -646 | -1.27% |
| 1980 | 5,375 | -751 | -1.30% |
| 1970 | 6,126 | 65 | 0.11% |
| 1960 | 6,061 | 647 | 1.14% |
| 1950 | 5,414 | 285 | 0.54% |
| 1940 | 5,129 | -65 | -0.13% |
| 1930 | 5,194 | 520 | 1.06% |
| 1920 | 4,674 | 1,040 | 2.55% |
| 1910 | 3,634 | 664 | 2.04% |
| 1900 | 2,970 | 0.00% |