Town · Massachusetts
Sharon, Massachusetts
Sharon, town, in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. Sharon had 18,798 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,575 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 18,574 (±27). GEOID 2502160785.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,798
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,575 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,574 ±27
Median household income
$191,835
±$18,502 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$737,100
±$33,095 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$2,310
±$345 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Sharon and what county is it in?
Sharon is a town in Norfolk County, Massachusetts. It covers 23.4 square miles of land, 793 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Sharon: Sharon (CDP, 6,184 in 2020).
Sharon is in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Sharon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 18,798 people lived in Sharon on July 1, 2025, up 1.2% since 2020, slower than Massachusetts (+1.7%). The 2020 Census counted 18,575 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 18,574 (±27).
| Measure | Sharon | Norfolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,574±27 | 730,082 | +48 |
| Households | 6,393±281 | 283,368 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.89±0.13 | 2.51 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,612±256 | 295,227 | no clear change |
Sharon's population since 2000
From 17,408 in 2000 to 18,798 in 2025: up 8.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Sharon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sharon?
The median resident of Sharon is 42.5 years old; 27.2% are under 18 and 17.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 65.6%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 20.3%. 23.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sharon | Norfolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5±1.0 | 40.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 27.2%±2.0 pts | 20.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.6%±2.2 pts | 17.8% | – |
| Male | 48.9%±2.0 pts | 48.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3%±1.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 65.6%±3.2 pts | 68.7% | −7.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.2%±2.1 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 20.3%±2.7 pts | 12.4% | +3.6 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.5%±2.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.3%±2.8 pts | 19.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 25.8%±3.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.6%±1.7 pts | 3.8% | – |
| With a disability | 8.2%±1.4 pts | 9.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.7%±0.9 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 76.7%±4.0 pts | 58.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 43.0%±3.9 pts | 28.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.9%±2.9 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.3%±2.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Sharon earn?
Half of Sharon's 6,393 households earn less than $191,835 a year (±$18,502), against $130,739 in Norfolk County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $174,048 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sharon | Norfolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $191,835±$18,502 | $130,739 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $234,626±$20,183 | $183,022 | – |
| Per capita income | $80,670±$6,374 | $71,758 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.8%±1.8 pts | 6.7% | +2.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.6%±2.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3%±2.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.4%±2.7 pts | 96.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.4%±3.2 pts | 94.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Sharon?
Owners occupy 87.7% of Sharon's occupied homes and renters 12.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $737,100 by its owner (±$33,095). The median renter pays $2,310 a month including utilities, and 43.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sharon | Norfolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $737,100±$33,095 | $683,900 | +$48,404 |
| Median gross rent | $2,310±$345 | $2,149 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.3%±16.0 pts | 41.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,606±$209 | $3,171 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.7%±2.6 pts | 68.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.3%±2.6 pts | 31.3% | – |
| Housing units | 6,612±256 | 295,227 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.4%±9.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.7%±2.7 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.7%±3.3 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.8%±1.2 pts | 9.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Sharon building?
Builders took permits for 61 new housing units in Sharon in 2025 (7 in single-family houses), 3.2 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sharon work and get to work?
46.8% of Sharon's workers drive alone and 31.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Sharon | Norfolk County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 70.6%±3.6 pts | 69.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±1.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 46.8%±4.2 pts | 57.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.6%±2.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 12.8%±3.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 31.5%±4.0 pts | 22.8% | +24.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.6 min±2.4 | 32.5 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Sharon?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Sharon (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $147,583 (Tract 4141) to $240,388 (Tract 4142).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4142Norfolk County | 7,600 | $240,388 |
| Tract 4141Norfolk County | 5,728 | $147,583 |
| Tract 4143Norfolk County | 5,246 | $182,904 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Sharon) · Census block assignment files
How does Sharon compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Sharon is the 634th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 38th-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Sharon ranks 35th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 38th | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 171st | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 238th | 461 |
| Median household income | 35th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 64th | 460 |
| Median home value | 96th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 38th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 274th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th | 459 |
| Median age | 309th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 98th | 460 |
| Work from home | 42nd | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 15th | 459 |
Sharon's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Sharon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Sharon?
10 of the 57 figures for Sharon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Sharon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.