Sharp County's 2026 population is estimated at 18,482, reflecting a 0.96% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Sharp County is the 38th largest county in Arkansas. The 2010 population was 17,244 and has grown 7.18% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 47.1 years
Female: 48.1 years
Male: 46 years
There are 14,151 adults, (4,531 of whom are seniors) in Sharp County.
Female: 9,084 (51.1%)
Male: 8,689 (48.9%)
The racial composition of Sharp County includes 91.59% White, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,279 | 91.59% |
| Two or more races | 1,026 | 5.77% |
| Other race | 226 | 1.27% |
| Asian | 119 | 0.67% |
| Black or African American | 88 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.02% |
Sharp County 's average per capita income is $34,245. Household income levels show a median of $44,637. The poverty rate stands at 16.46%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $70,580 | - |
| Families | $61,110 | $86,150 |
| Households | $44,637 | $69,113 |
| Non Families | $24,151 | $31,708 |
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