Sharon, MA Demographics

A map of Sharon's Population by Race

Sharon, Massachusetts had a population of 6,184 in 2020. It was 73.9% White, 3.4% Black, 14.6% Asian, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.2% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Sharon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Sharon is the 106th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Sharon's White Population

4,567 residents of Sharon identify as White, or 73.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Sharon slightly larger than the White share of the population of Massachusetts (67.6% White). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Sharon is ranked #195 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sharon is more White than neighboring Norwood (72.5% White). Sharon is less White than neighboring Walpole (85% White), Foxborough (79.9% White), Mansfield Center (83.2% White), and Dedham (78% White).

Sharon's Black Population

212 residents of Sharon identify as Black, or 3.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sharon roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Massachusetts (6.5% Black). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Sharon is ranked #65 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sharon is more Black than neighboring Walpole (2.3% Black), and Mansfield Center (3.3% Black). Sharon is less Black than neighboring Norwood (7.3% Black), Foxborough (6.5% Black), and Dedham (5.9% Black).

Sharon's Asian Population

904 residents of Sharon identify as Asian, or 14.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sharon slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Massachusetts (7.2% Asian). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Sharon is ranked #16 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sharon is more Asian than neighboring Walpole (4.8% Asian), Norwood (7.4% Asian), Foxborough (4.8% Asian), Mansfield Center (5.1% Asian), and Dedham (3.7% Asian).

Sharon's Hispanic Population

195 residents of Sharon identify as Hispanic, or 3.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sharon slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Massachusetts (12.6% Hispanic). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Sharon is ranked #163 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sharon is less Hispanic than neighboring Walpole (3.4% Hispanic), Norwood (7.4% Hispanic), Foxborough (4.8% Hispanic), Mansfield Center (3.9% Hispanic), and Dedham (8.4% Hispanic).

Sharon's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Sharon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sharon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Massachusetts (1.5% Native American/Other). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Sharon is ranked #70 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sharon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Walpole (1% Native American/Other), Foxborough (0.9% Native American/Other), Mansfield Center (0.5% Native American/Other), and Dedham (0.7% Native American/Other). Sharon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norwood (1.3% Native American/Other).

Sharon's Multiracial Population

232 residents of Sharon identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sharon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Massachusetts (4.7% Multiracial). Of the 248 places in Massachusetts, Sharon is ranked #139 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sharon is more Multiracial than neighboring Walpole (3.5% Multiracial), Foxborough (3.1% Multiracial), and Dedham (3.3% Multiracial). Sharon is less Multiracial than neighboring Norwood (4.1% Multiracial), and Mansfield Center (3.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.