Sharon, PA Demographics

A map of Sharon's Population by Race

Sharon, Pennsylvania had a population of 13,147 in 2020. It was 72.3% White, 16.4% Black, 0.7% Asian, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 7.5% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sharon is the 61st 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

9,509 residents of Sharon identify as White, or 72.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Sharon roughly similar to the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sharon is ranked #1702 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Sharon is more White than neighboring Farrell (43.4% White). Sharon is less White than neighboring West Hill (82.7% White), Sharpsville (90.9% White), Wheatland (77.1% White), and Masury (93.2% White).

Sharon's Black Population

2,158 residents of Sharon identify as Black, or 16.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Sharon slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sharon is ranked #87 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Sharon is more Black than neighboring West Hill (8.3% Black), Sharpsville (1.9% Black), Wheatland (15.2% Black), and Masury (1.2% Black). Sharon is less Black than neighboring Farrell (46.6% Black).

Sharon's Asian Population

86 residents of Sharon identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Sharon roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sharon is ranked #735 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Sharon is more Asian than neighboring Farrell (0.4% Asian), West Hill (0.3% Asian), Sharpsville (0.4% Asian), Wheatland (0.2% Asian), and Masury (0.2% Asian).

Sharon's Hispanic Population

316 residents of Sharon identify as Hispanic, or 2.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Sharon slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sharon is ranked #890 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Sharon is more Hispanic than neighboring Farrell (1.9% Hispanic), West Hill (1.4% Hispanic), Sharpsville (1.7% Hispanic), and Masury (1.4% Hispanic).

Sharon's Native American/Other Population

93 residents of Sharon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Sharon roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sharon is ranked #344 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Sharon is more Native American/Other than neighboring West Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), Sharpsville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Masury (0.3% Native American/Other). Sharon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Farrell (1% Native American/Other).

Sharon's Multiracial Population

985 residents of Sharon identify as Multiracial, or 7.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Sharon roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Sharon is ranked #58 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Sharon is more Multiracial than neighboring Farrell (6.7% Multiracial), West Hill (7.1% Multiracial), Sharpsville (4.6% Multiracial), Wheatland (4.4% Multiracial), and Masury (3.6% Multiracial).

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