Sharon Hill, PA

Census Place

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2023 Population
5,978
0.0335% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Fetterman
Democratic Party
US Senator
Dave McCormick
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
33
7.49% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
23.8%
11.1% 1-year decrease
2023 Median Household Income
$68,529
3.24% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$163,200
18.3% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
2,501
10.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Sharon Hill, PA had a population of 5.98k people with a median age of 33 and a median household income of $68,529. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Sharon Hill, PA grew from 5,976 to 5,978, a 0.0335% increase and its median household income grew from $66,378 to $68,529, a 3.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sharon Hill, PA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (71.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (18.3%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (4.25%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.95%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.66%).

None of the households in Sharon Hill, PA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.3% of the residents in Sharon Hill, PA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sharon Hill, PA are Venus Beauty Academy (73 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Sharon Hill, PA was $163,200, and the homeownership rate was 63.3%.

Most people in Sharon Hill, PA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 37.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Sharon Hill, PA was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Sharon Hill, PA is home to a population of 5.98k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 12.3% of Sharon Hill, PA residents were born outside of the country (738 people).

In 2023, there were 3.91 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.27k people) in Sharon Hill, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k White (Non-Hispanic) and 254 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

95.3%
2023 Citizenship
93.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 95.3% of Sharon Hill, PA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Sharon Hill, PA was 93.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sharon Hill, PA
  1. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    4.27k ± 391
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.09k ± 447
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    254 ± 257
4.7%
Hispanic Population
281 people

In 2023, there were 3.91 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.27k people) in Sharon Hill, PA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.09k White (Non-Hispanic) and 254 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

4.7% of the people in Sharon Hill, PA are hispanic (281 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. India
    99,504 ± 7,715 people
  2. Dominican Republic
    93,569 ± 7,483 people
  3. China
    70,789 ± 6,514 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Pennsylvania was India, the natal country of 99,504 Pennsylvania residents, followed by Dominican Republic with 93,569 and China with 70,789.

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Foreign-Born Population

12.3%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
738 people
14.7%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
877 people

As of 2023, 12.3% of Sharon Hill, PA residents (738 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sharon Hill, PA was 14.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    111 ± 148
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    31 ± 46
  3. Vietnam
    26 ± 47

Sharon Hill, PA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.58 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Sharon Hill, PA employs 2.5k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Sharon Hill, PA were Health Care & Social Assistance (768 people), Finance & Insurance (303 people), and Retail Trade (239 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($67,556), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,337), and Transportation & Warehousing ($65,337).

Occupations

2.5k
2023 Value
± 550
10.2%
1 Year growth
± 27.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sharon Hill, PA grew at a rate of 10.2%, from 2.27k employees to 2.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sharon Hill, PA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (444 people), Business & Financial Operations Occupations (293 people), and Community & Social Service Occupations (292 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sharon Hill, PA.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.5k
2023 Value
± 550
10.2%
1 Year growth
± 27.7%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Sharon Hill, PA grew at a rate of 10.2%, from 2.27k employees to 2.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sharon Hill, PA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (768 people), Finance & Insurance (303 people), and Retail Trade (239 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sharon Hill, PA, though some of these residents may live in Sharon Hill, PA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$41,831
Median earning men ± $7,622
$46,787
Median earning women ± $3,333

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,801), Other Services Except Public Administration ($44,766), and Information ($40,694).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,021), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,113), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($45,771).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.78%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 6.03M people employed in Pennsylvania. This represents a 2.78% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 18.1%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Pennsylvania.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Pennsylvania went to Donald J. Trump with 50.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (48.7%), followed by Jill Stein (0.491%).

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing the state of Pennsylvania. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Pennsylvania

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John Fetterman
Senator from Pennsylvania3
Assumed office on January 3, 2023
Dave McCormick
Senator from Pennsylvania1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

John Fetterman and Dave McCormick are the senators currently representing Pennsylvania.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Pennsylvania have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Sharon Hill, PA awarded 73 degrees. The student population of Sharon Hill, PA in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 4 male students and 67 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sharon Hill, PA are White (49 and 67.1%), followed by Black or African American (19 and 26%), Two or More Races (3 and 4.11%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 2.74%).

The largest universities in Sharon Hill, PA by number of degrees awarded are Venus Beauty Academy (73 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sharon Hill, PA are General Cosmetology (42 and 57.5%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (31 and 42.5%), and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2023 there were 71 students enrolled in Sharon Hill, PA, 5.63% men and 94.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 46 records, of which 97.8% were women and 2.17% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
42 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Sharon Hill, PA was General Cosmetology with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Sharon Hill, PA according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
73 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Venus Beauty Academy with 73 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2023, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sharon Hill, PA, which is 0.0282 times less than the 71 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 49 degrees mean that there were 2.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 19 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.797% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.798% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (3.48M), Bachelors Degree (2.03M), and Some college (1.81M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Sharon Hill, PA was $163,200 in 2023, which is 0.538 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $138,000 to $163,200, a 18.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Sharon Hill, PA is 63.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65%.

People in Sharon Hill, PA have an average commute time of 37.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sharon Hill, PA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$163,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$16,391
$1,240
Median Property Taxes
±$352

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sharon Hill, PA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

63.3%
Homeownership
2023
60.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 63.3% of the housing units in Sharon Hill, PA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 60%.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Sharon Hill, PA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$68,529
Median Household Income
± $22,410
1.96k
Number of Households
± 471

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.96k households in Sharon Hill, PA grew to $68,529 from the previous year's value of $66,378.

The following chart displays the households in Sharon Hill, PA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sharon Hill, PA is from Pennsylvania.
0.463
2023 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania
0.466
2022 Wage GINI in Pennsylvania

In 2023, the income inequality in Pennsylvania was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.564% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Pennsylvania was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Pennsylvania in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (63.4%)
  2. Worked At Home (13.1%)
  3. Public Transit (10.8%)

In 2023, 63.4% of workers in Sharon Hill, PA drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (13.1%) and those who used public transit to get to work (10.8%).

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Commute Time

37.3 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sharon Hill, PA have a longer commute time (37.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 8.81% of the workforce in Sharon Hill, PA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty & Diversity

23.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sharon Hill, PA (1.41k out of 5.91k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 15.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sharon Hill, PA is Black, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

92.6% of the population of Sharon Hill, PA has health coverage, with 37.6% on employee plans, 18.2% on Medicaid, 5.19% on Medicare, 29.9% on non-group plans, and 1.69% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Pennsylvania see 1,265 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.03% increase from the previous year (1,216 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1400 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 371 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 34.3% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.81% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.42%
Uninsured
37.6%
Employer Coverage
18.2%
Medicaid
5.19%
Medicare
29.9%
Non-Group
1.69%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sharon Hill, PA grew by 26.5% from 5.87% to 7.42%.

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