Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Sharpsburg, PA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,119

Median Agei

40.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.6%2,546

Black

8%250

Two or More

5.4%167

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%135

Other

0.6%19

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3%69

High School Diploma

27.4%637

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%79

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%242

Associate's Degree

13.1%303

Bachelor's Degree

22.1%514

Master's Degree

9.5%220

Professional Degree

1%23

Doctorate

0.9%21

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

33.5%

Graduate+

11.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$141,400

Median Renti

$991

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

47.6%767

Renter-Occupied

52.4%845

Total Units

1,803

Homeownership

47.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%44

$50K–$100K

32.3%248

$100K–$150K

14.2%109

$150K–$200K

15.6%120

$200K–$300K

23.1%177

$300K–$500K

9%69

Rent Distribution

Under $500

103

$500–$750

100

$750–$1,000

215

$1,000–$1,250

157

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

173

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.8%14

2000–2009

7.5%135

1990–1999

1.9%35

1980–1989

4.2%75

1970–1979

9.7%174

1960–1969

6.8%122

1950–1959

13%235

1940–1949

7.8%141

1939 or earlier

48.4%872

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

86.5%1,394

Electricity

13.1%211

No Fuel

0.4%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,228

Mean Household Incomei

$80,407

Per Capita Incomei

$42,844

Poverty Ratei

17.1%

Unemploymenti

6.3%

Labor Forcei

1,690

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.2%36

$10K–$15K

11.2%180

$15K–$20K

6.5%105

$20K–$25K

8.1%131

$25K–$30K

3.5%56

$30K–$35K

3.5%57

$35K–$40K

1.9%31

$40K–$45K

3.3%53

$45K–$50K

3.2%51

$50K–$60K

7.9%127

$60K–$75K

5.5%89

$75K–$100K

12.2%196

$100K–$125K

12.3%198

$125K–$150K

9.4%151

$150K–$200K

2.9%47

$200K+

6.5%104

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

226

Residentsi

307

Avg. Tenant Renti

$442/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

90 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing36 homes97% occupied$560/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers64 homes82% occupied$398/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8126 homes98% occupied$431/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,228/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

73.7%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

20.6%

Low income$30K–$47K/yr

3.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $47K/yr

1.8%

Who Receives This Housing

69.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26.2% of subsidized households are minority

39.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

68.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,520

Avg. Commutei

24.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,584

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

303(11.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

94.1%Insured

5.9%Uninsured