Sharp County's estimated 2026 population is 18,482 with a growth rate of 0.96% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sharp County is the 38th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 17,244 and has seen a growth of 7.18% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Sharp County includes 92.4% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (92.4%)
Two or more races (5.32%)
Other race (0.96%)
Black or African American (0.61%)
Asian (0.56%)
Native American (0.13%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,259 | 92.4% |
| Two or more races | 937 | 5.32% |
| Other race | 169 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 0.61% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 23 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Sharp County's average per capita income is $33,579. Household income levels show a median of $42,950. The poverty rate stands at 17.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $69,253 | - |
| Families | $59,583 | $83,696 |
| Households | $42,950 | $66,305 |
| Non Families | $22,331 | $30,671 |
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