Sharon, MA Demographics

A map of Sharon's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	4,491	4,567	72.1%	73.9%
Asian	900	904	14.4%	14.6%
Multiracial	436	232	7.0%	3.8%
Hispanic	248	195	4.0%	3.2%
Black	157	212	2.5%	3.4%
Native American/Other	0	74	0.0%	1.2%

Sharon, Massachusetts has an estimated population of 6,232, a less than 1% change from the 6,184 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.1% White, 14.4% Asian, 7.0% Multiracial, 4.0% Hispanic, 2.5% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sharon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sharon has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Massachusetts overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Sharon, that probability was 43.0% in 2020 and 45.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sharon is ranked the 106th most populous place in Massachusetts, out of 248 places. 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 was ranked the 106th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sharon's White Population

4,491 residents of Sharon, or 72.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sharon is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 66.6% of the population is White. Sharon ranks 195th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharon's White population has declined by an estimated 1.7%. White residents' share of Sharon's population has decreased from 73.9% to 72.1%.

Sharon is more White than neighboring Norwood (68.6% White), and Foxborough (63.9% White). Sharon is less White than neighboring Walpole (90.5% White), Mansfield Center (80.5% White), and Dedham (78.8% White).

Sharon's Black Population

157 residents of Sharon, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sharon is slightly lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 6.4% of the population is Black. Sharon ranks 66th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharon's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.9%. Black residents' share of Sharon's population has decreased from 3.4% to 2.5%.

Sharon is more Black than neighboring Walpole (2% Black). Sharon is less Black than neighboring Norwood (6.7% Black), Foxborough (14.5% Black), Mansfield Center (3.9% Black), and Dedham (6.4% Black).

Sharon's Asian Population

900 residents of Sharon, or 14.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sharon is higher than in Massachusetts overall, where 7.3% of the population is Asian. Sharon ranks 16th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharon's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Sharon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 14.4%.

Sharon is more Asian than neighboring Walpole (3.3% Asian), Norwood (6.7% Asian), Foxborough (6.8% Asian), Mansfield Center (4.2% Asian), and Dedham (2.8% Asian).

Sharon's Hispanic Population

248 residents of Sharon, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sharon is lower than in Massachusetts overall, where 13.3% of the population is Hispanic. Sharon ranks 170th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sharon's population has increased from 3.2% to 4.0%.

Sharon is more Hispanic than neighboring Walpole (3.6% Hispanic), and Mansfield Center (1.6% Hispanic). Sharon is less Hispanic than neighboring Norwood (10% Hispanic), Foxborough (6.9% Hispanic), and Dedham (7.9% Hispanic).

Sharon's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sharon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sharon is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 1.3% of the population is Native American/Other. Sharon ranks 74th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharon's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sharon's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Sharon is less Native American/Other than neighboring Norwood (2.7% Native American/Other), Foxborough (2.8% Native American/Other), Mansfield Center (1.2% Native American/Other), and Dedham (0.2% Native American/Other).

Sharon's Multiracial Population

436 residents of Sharon, or 7.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sharon is comparable to the share in Massachusetts overall, where 5.1% of the population is Multiracial. Sharon ranks 145th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 248 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sharon's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 87.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Sharon's population has increased from 3.8% to 7.0%.

Sharon is more Multiracial than neighboring Walpole (0.6% Multiracial), Norwood (5.4% Multiracial), Foxborough (5% Multiracial), and Dedham (3.8% Multiracial). Sharon is less Multiracial than neighboring Mansfield Center (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.