Sharp County, Arkansas
AR · FIPS 05135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,773 | — | #1,996 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $44,637 | -40.6% | #2,977 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.1 years | +21.1% | #454 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $105,100 | -62.7% | #2,913 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $766 | -34.1% | #2,363 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.5% | +30.6% | #2,205 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sharp County has a population of 17,773, making it the #1,996 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.1 years, which is 21.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sharp County is $44,637, ranking #2,977 out of 3,222 counties — 40.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.5% and unemployment stands at 8.1%.
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The median home value in Sharp County is $105,100 (-62.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $766/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.8%.
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91.8% of residents in Sharp County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% above the national rate.
About Sharp County, Arkansas
Sharp County, Arkansas has a total population of 17,773, making it the 1,996th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sharp County is 47.1 years, which is 21.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sharp County is $44,637, which ranks #2,977 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 40.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.5%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1%.
The median home value in Sharp County is $105,100, 62.7% below the national median. Renters in Sharp County pay a median gross rent of $766 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sharp County, 13.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 58.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 30.2 min.
Sharp County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.5%).
All data for Sharp County, Arkansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.