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.

Sharon, WI Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,592

Median Agei

33.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72%1,146

Hispanic/Latino

23.3%371

Two or More

3.2%51

Other

0.8%12

Black

0.4%6

Asian

0.4%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.5%25

High School Diploma

30.8%303

Some College (<1 yr)

11.1%109

Some College (1+ yr)

19.5%192

Associate's Degree

7.4%73

Bachelor's Degree

11.8%116

Master's Degree

2.9%29

Professional Degree

0.3%3

HS or Higher

86.3%

BA or Higher

15%

Graduate+

3.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$186,700

Median Renti

$1,072

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62%361

Renter-Occupied

38%221

Total Units

620

Homeownership

62%

Vacancy Rate

6.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%7

$50K–$100K

7.5%27

$100K–$150K

9.7%35

$150K–$200K

42.1%152

$200K–$300K

34.1%123

$300K–$500K

3.9%14

$1M+

0.8%3

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

1.5%9

2000–2009

9.8%61

1990–1999

14.7%91

1980–1989

9.2%57

1970–1979

13.1%81

1960–1969

2.4%15

1950–1959

5%31

1940–1949

5.5%34

1939 or earlier

38.9%241

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.4%398

Electricity

29.2%170

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%9

No Fuel

0.5%3

Wood

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$67,500

Mean Household Incomei

$91,076

Per Capita Incomei

$33,767

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

920

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.2%36

$10K–$15K

3.1%18

$20K–$25K

2.7%16

$25K–$30K

3.1%18

$30K–$35K

3.1%18

$35K–$40K

3.6%21

$40K–$45K

4.6%27

$45K–$50K

6.5%38

$50K–$60K

8.4%49

$60K–$75K

13.1%76

$75K–$100K

10.8%63

$100K–$125K

13.9%81

$125K–$150K

9.3%54

$150K–$200K

8.1%47

$200K+

3.4%20

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers11 homes

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

105(8.6% of civilian adults)