County · Arkansas
Sharp County, Arkansas
Sharp County, Arkansas. Sharp County had 18,122 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). It holds 10 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 05135.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
18,122
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 17,271 · ACS 2020-2024: 17,773
Median household income
$44,637
±$5,213 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $60,773
Median home value
$105,100
±$9,782 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $188,000
Median gross rent
$766
±$89 (90% margin)
Arkansas: $947
How many people live in Sharp County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 17,271 residents in Sharp County. The Census Bureau estimates 18,122 for July 1, 2025, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than Arkansas (+3.4%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 17,773 over 605 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sharp County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 17,773 | 3,049,391 | +634 |
| Households | 6,856±260 | 1,205,987 | −591 |
| Average household size | 2.56±0.10 | 2.46 | +0.29 |
| Housing units | 9,525±29 | 1,394,673 | −357 |
Sharp County's population since 2000
From 17,119 in 2000 to 18,122 in 2025: up 5.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Sharp County?
Sharp County holds 10 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Cherokee Village with 4,981 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cherokee Village | 4,780 | $37,326 |
|---|---|---|
| Cave City | 1,922 | $49,800 |
| Ash Flat | 1,137 | $41,667 |
| Highland | 982 | $49,063 |
| Hardy | 743 | $26,932 |
| Ozark Acres | 692 | $31,940 |
| Evening ShadeGEOID 0522360 | 420 | $33,281 |
| SidneyGEOID 0564280 | 192 | $48,750 |
| WillifordGEOID 0575740 | 79 | $22,750 |
| Horseshoe Bend | 2,440 | $46,080 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Sharp County?
The median resident of Sharp County is 47.1 years old; 20.4% are under 18 and 25.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 90.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.3%. 1.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Sharp County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1±0.5 | 38.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.4%±0.2 pts | 23.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.5%±0.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% | 9.0% | +0.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 90.9%±1.8 pts | 67.4% | −2.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3%±1.8 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.2%±1.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| With a disability | 24.6%±2.0 pts | 18.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.2%±2.1 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.2%±2.1 pts | 88.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.9%±2.3 pts | 25.7% | +3.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.1%±0.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
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 Sharp County earn?
Half of Sharp County's 6,856 households earn less than $44,637 a year (±$5,213), against $60,773 in Arkansas. In 2015-2019 it was $42,669 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sharp County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,637±$5,213 | $60,773 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $69,113±$12,657 | $84,759 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,969±$4,967 | $34,225 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.5%±2.2 pts | 16.0% | −5.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.4%±4.4 pts | 21.1% | −19.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.3%±2.9 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.0%±3.2 pts | 86.7% | – |
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 Sharp County?
Owners occupy 78.8% of Sharp County's occupied homes and renters 21.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $105,100 by its owner (±$9,782). The median renter pays $766 a month including utilities, and 28.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sharp County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $105,100±$9,782 | $188,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $766±$89 | $947 | +$117 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.0%±8.9 pts | 35.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,105±$49 | $1,345 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.8%±3.5 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,525±29 | 1,394,673 | −357 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.4%±2.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5%±2.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.4%±2.5 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.2%±2.3 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±0.5 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.0%±1.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Sharp County building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units across Sharp County in 2025 (16 single-family), 0.9 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Sharp County get to work?
78.5% of Sharp County's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.1%.
| Measure | Sharp County | Arkansas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 45.1%±2.7 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1%±2.6 pts | 4.9% | +3.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.5%±4.0 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.8%±2.7 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 1.2%±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2%±2.7 pts | 8.8% | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.5 min±2.5 | 22.5 min | +5.3 min |
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 are Sharp County's census tracts?
Sharp County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,191 (Tract 4702.02) to $73,750 (Tract 4704.01).
| Tract 470105135470100 | 1,717±322 | $38,984 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4702.0105135470201 | 2,956±458 | $44,536 |
| Tract 4702.0205135470202 | 3,185±295 | $37,191 |
| Tract 470305135470300 | 3,887±364 | $41,883 |
| Tract 4704.0105135470401 | 2,777±448 | $73,750 |
| Tract 4704.0205135470402 | 3,251±477 | $55,066 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Sharp County compare with Arkansas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 39th of 75 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 75 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd of 75 |
| Median household income | 59th of 75 |
| Median home value | 58th of 75 |
| Median gross rent | 33rd of 75 |
| Poverty rate | 50th of 75 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 60th of 75 |
| Median age | 11th of 75 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Sharp County 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.